The driver, Dharmesh A. Patel of Pasadena, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced Tuesday that the driver of a Tesla that plunged off a 250-foot cliff in San Mateo County on Monday had intentionally caused the crash. The driver, Dharmesh A. Patel of Pasadena, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse.
The rescue involved firefighters who rappelled down the cliff to rescue two children, 4 and 7, and a helicopter crew who rescued the two adults from the vehicle. CHP investigators worked throughout the night interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence from the scene.
The driver and his wife and children survived and were rescued Monday at Devil’s Slide. CHP said in a statement that based on the evidence collected, investigators developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act.
Patel will be booked into San Mateo County Jail after he’s released from a hospital. He is expected to face attempted murder and child abuse charges.
The CHP is continuing to investigate the incident. No further information has been released at this time.
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