A DOORDASH executive died in a horrific boating accident along with seven other individuals.
Josh Pickles, 37, died on June 21 after his boat capsized while sailing on Lake Tahoe.
Josh Pickles (center) with his parents Terry Pickles (right) and mother Paula Bozinovich.[/caption]
Pickles’ boat reportedly capsized on June 21[/caption]
Washoe County Sheriffs conducted a search for the victims[/caption]
Pickles was on board with his parents, Terry Pickles, 73, and Paula Bozinovic, 71, and uncle Peter Bayes, 72, according to ABC affiliate KGO.
Everyone on Pickles’ board died along with four other victims Timothy O’Leary, 71, James Guck, 69, Theresa Giullari, 66, and Stephen Lindsay, 63.
Only two people survived the accident; however, their condition is unknown.
The crash marks the deadliest boating incident in California since 2019.
Josh set out on his “Chris-Craft” luxury powerboat on June 21 to celebrate his mother’s 71st birthday.
Around 5 pm that day, authorities received a report that the executive’s boat had capsized after a storm.
“This is a terrible heartbreaking tragedy that took the lives of Joshua Pickles, his father Terry, his mother Paula, his uncle Peter as well as friends and family,” Pickles’ rep told the outlet.
“The family has homes in the Bay Area as well as on Lake Tahoe.
“They love the lake. That adds to the tragedy that has occurred.”
Josh’s wife Jordan, who was at home with their 7-month-old during the incident, said her life is forever changed.
“We are devastated by this tragedy,” she said.
“No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake.
“Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.”
Josh worked at DoorDash for nearly seven years, most recently serving as the global head of strategic sourcing and procurement within the finance team.
DoorDash CFO statement
DoorDash chief financial officer Ravi Inukonda told WGO:
We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague, Josh Pickles. Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him. The loss of Josh is immeasurable. We miss him deeply and will carry his memory with us always. Our thoughts and love are with his wife, his daughter, his family, and all who were close to him. We are working to support them through this incredibly difficult time.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague, Josh Pickles,” CFO Ravi Inukonda told KGO.
“Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”
Inukonda called Josh’s death “immeasurable.”
“During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him.
“The loss of Josh is immeasurable. We miss him deeply and will carry his memory with us always.”
The CFO said the company’s thoughts and prayers are with Josh’s family.
“Our thoughts and love are with his wife, his daughter, his family, and all who were close to him.
“We are working to support them through this incredibly difficult time.”
