Uber CEO's mother dies in a boating accident

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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick lost his mother on Friday night in a tragic accident near Fresno, California, that has left his father with serious injuries. 

Bonnie Horowitz Kalanick, 71, and Donald Edward Kalanick, 78, were involved in a horrendous boating accident late Friday afternoon. Police believe their boat hit a rock and then sank to the bottom of Pine Flat Lake, near the mouth of Kings River.

In a statement to DailyMail.com, Uber spokesperson Matt Kallman said: 'Last night Travis and his family suffered an unspeakable tragedy.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (center) lost his mother (right) on Friday night in a tragic accident near Fresno, California that has left his father (left) with serious injuries

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (center) lost his mother (right) on Friday night in a tragic accident near Fresno, California that has left his father (left) with serious injuries

The Kalanicks were discovered on the shore of Pine Flat Lake, near the mouth of Kings River (pictured). It was determined their boat had hit a rock and sank

The Kalanicks were discovered on the shore of Pine Flat Lake, near the mouth of Kings River (pictured). It was determined their boat had hit a rock and sank

'His mother passed away in a devastating boating accident near Fresno and his father is in serious condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with Travis and his family in this heartbreaking time.' 

In an internal email sent by Uber to it's employees, obtained by DailyMailcom, Senior Vice President Liane Hornsey wrote:

'Team: I'm writing to share some heartbreaking news. Last night Travis' mother died in a tragic boating accident near Fresno. 

'His father, who was also on the boat, is in serious condition and is being treated at the hospital. This is an unthinkable tragedy as everyone in the Uber family knows how incredibly close Travis is to his parents.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, and we wanted to let his Uber family know right away.

I know we all want to do whatever we can to help, and I'll communicate again as soon as there is something we can share.'

Officials have said the boat is still under water, with authorities still trying to find where it sunk according to YourCentralValley.com. 

Bonnie Kalanick (center), 71, and Donald Edward Kalanick (left), 78, were with a party that took two boats on the water Friday afternoon before the first group lost sight of the couple behind them. The group came back to the docks to look for them, but Mr and Mrs Kalanick were not there

Bonnie Kalanick (center), 71, and Donald Edward Kalanick (left), 78, were with a party that took two boats on the water Friday afternoon before the first group lost sight of the couple behind them. The group came back to the docks to look for them, but Mr and Mrs Kalanick were not there

According to Uber spokesperson Matt Kallman, Kalanick was very close to his mother. On Mother's Day, he shared this photo with the caption: 'As time goes on, I appreciate my mom, her infinite love and huge ❤️ more and more'

According to Uber spokesperson Matt Kallman, Kalanick was very close to his mother. On Mother's Day, he shared this photo with the caption: 'As time goes on, I appreciate my mom, her infinite love and huge ❤️ more and more'

The Fresno County Sheriff's dive team will reportedly recover and examine the boat on Saturday.

Authorities have said the couple - who are long-time boaters - were with a party that took two boats on the water Friday afternoon before the first group lost sight of the couple behind them.  

The group came back to the docks to look for them, but Mr and Mrs Kalanick were not there. Fisherman spotted the victims on shore and tried to help, according to authorities. 

At around 5pm on Friday, officers were called to the scene of the accident and found a man and woman on a shore of the lake.  

Donald was flown to the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno and, although he had serious injuries, he is revealed to be in stable condition.

An autopsy is being scheduled to determine the cause of death for Bonnie.

Aside from Travis, 40, the couple has a son and two daughters. 

The ride-sharing titan co-founded Uber in 2009 with Garrett Camp and is worth $6.3 billion.

The company has since grown to become an international operation with a market value of nearly $70 billion. 

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