Authorities say Driver intentionally drove Tesla on California Cliff

Tesla driver careened According to authorities, the driver intentionally drove his car over a California 250-foot cliff.

“[California Highway Patrol] investigators worked throughout the night interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence from the scene. Based on the evidence collected, investigators developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act,” California Highway Patrol said In a statement issued Tuesday.

According to the patrol, Dharmesh Patel is the driver. “has been placed under arrest for attempted murder and child abuse.” The passengers were “transported to a local hospital with serious injuries,” According to the statement. Officials have not commented on the relationship between the individuals in the car. The Daily Mail reported however that they had received a copy of the Daily Mail. reported that Patel’s wife and children were the occupants and that Patel is a radiologist at a medical center.

“There has been no determination as to what driving mode the Tesla was in; however, that does not appear to be a contributing factor in this incident,” The statement was complete. After leaving the hospital, Patel was taken to San Mateo County Jail.

Officer Andrew Barclay, a spokesman for the highway patrol’s Golden Gate Division, said Patel will be charged with child abuse and attempted murder.

Officials stated that the man deliberately drove the car off the edge of the cliff to kill two children inside and one adult. After the vehicle drove Take off “Devil’s Slide” cliffAround 10:50 Monday morning, witnesses to the accident dialed 911. Firefighters responded to the call and rappelled down the terrain to rescue the children. The rescue involved helicopter crews. Emergency personnel were called to rescue the passengers from the vehicle. used “jaws of life” equipment.

Brian Pottenger, battalion commander for Coastside Fire Protection District/Cal Fire said It was “very, very rare” for people to live through a steep drop like that, adding that the children’s car seats might have made the difference between life and death for the kids.

“Every one of us was shocked when we saw movement out of the front windshield,” Pottenger said.

“[The children] were more scared than they were hurt,” He concluded.

“We were actually very shocked when we found survivable victims in the vehicle. So that actually was a hopeful moment for us,” Pottenger said In a video posted on Twitter Monday

A vehicle carrying 2 adults and 2 minors crossed the cliff at Devil’s Slide. @sanmateoco. Witnesses witnessed the accident and dialled 911. The car fell hundreds of feet from the cliff to land on the beach. All four victims were successfully rescued. You can watch the video. pic.twitter.com/HUM2SJ56Oy

— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) January 3, 2023

“We go there all the time for cars over the cliff and they never live. This was an absolute miracle,” Pottenger told The Associated Press.