California officials have identified the eight victims who died after a powerboat capsized on Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
The 27-foot vessel carrying 10 total passengers overturned near D.L. Bliss State Park in South Lake Tahoe, California on June 21 amid a sudden storm and wave heights that reportedly reached 8 feet. Only two passengers were rescued and taken to local hospitals for treatment, prompting search and recovery efforts for the remaining eight, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office's Coroner’s Division confirmed Tuesday, June 24 that all eight victims have been identified. The victims include five people from California and three from New York. The deceased victims were ages 63 and over with the exception of a 37-year-old on board.
The youngest victim was confirmed as Josh Pickles, an executive at DoorDash.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague, Josh Pickles," Ravi Inukonda, Chief Financial Officer at DoorDash, said in a statement to USA TODAY. "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."
