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Radiologist who drove Tesla off cliff has attempted murder charges dismissed
Dharmesh Patel, a California radiologist, drove his Tesla Model Y off a 250-foot cliff in an attempt to kill his family in January 2023. He was charged with three counts of attempted murder after the crash injured his wife and two children. However, after completing a mental health program and being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental health court ordered the charges dismissed. Patel served house arrest and surrendered his medical license in December. The crash highlighted Tesla's engineering, which protected the occupants despite the severity of the impact.
- Tesla Model Y fell 250 feet in crash injuring three family members
- Patel completed mental health program and charges were dismissed
🔎 Why it matters: The dismissal of charges following the mental health program and the Tesla Model Y crash at Devil's Slide illustrates the link between mental health and legal responsibility in EV incidents.
📈 Upside: The Tesla Model Y's structure protected occupants in a severe crash.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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