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Update: Driver tried to kill everyone in car, Tesla plunges 250 feet off California cliff
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:14 pm
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A man who injured himself and three others, including two children, after driving his Tesla off a cliff in California on Monday is now facing multiple charges after authorities said the plunge was intentional.
California Highway Patrol in San Francisco on Facebook said Dharmesh A. Patel, of Pasadena, was arrested for attempted murder and child abuse Tuesday. After talking to witnesses and gathering evidence at the scene, investigators believe "this incident was an intentional act."
Earlier on Tuesday, CHP Officer Mark Andrew said investigators did not believe the Tesla was operating in autopilot or full self-driving mode at the time.
Authorities echoed that statement on Facebook later in the day and added the car's driving mode "does not appear to be a contributing factor" in the crash.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the incident Monday around 10:50 a.m. after 911 callers reported a car went over the 'Devil's Slide' cliff south of the Tom Lantos tunnels on State Highway 1.
At the scene, first responders saw a white Tesla approximately 250-300 feet down the cliff. Multiple agencies responded to the scene to rescue the passengers after noticing movement from the car.
"We go there all the time for cars over the cliff and they never live. This was an absolute miracle," Brian Pottenger, a battalion chief for Coastside Fire Protection District/Cal Fire, said.
Firefighters rappelled down the cliff while another rescuer was lowered from a helicopter to assist in the extrication and rescue amid rainy and windy conditions.
First responders had to use the "jaws of life" tools to cut the passengers out of the car. An earlier Fox News Digital report said the children – a 4-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy – were pulled out of the back window while the adults were hoisted from the water's edge and transferred to a waiting Stanford Life Flight helicopter.
Patel and the second adult reportedly suffered traumatic injuries and the two children were rushed to the hospital by ambulance with musculoskeletal injuries.
Authorities did not say if the passengers are related to Patel or not.
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This post was edited on 1/4/23 at 10:07 am
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:15 pm to John88
but their stock is down because elon is evil
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:16 pm to John88
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after Tesla plunges 250 feet off California cliff
Auto pilot?
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:17 pm to John88
I’ve read that the car was being operated by the driver, not in any kind of self-driving mode.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:17 pm to John88
Live look inside the vehicle seconds before driving off the cliff
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:17 pm to John88
Does the fact that it is a Tesla have anything to do with the fact that it went over a cliff?
If not, it’s a pretty damn good look for Tesla.
That car can take a 250 ft fall and keep you alive.
If not, it’s a pretty damn good look for Tesla.
That car can take a 250 ft fall and keep you alive.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:18 pm to John88
I feel very validated that I had a panic attack near there a few years ago and made husband turn around (it was raining also).
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:18 pm to John88
Some of those mountain roads in California are very anxiety inducing.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:19 pm to High C
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I’ve read that the car was being operated by the driver, not in any kind of self-driving mode.
everything was in working order except that nut behind the steering wheel.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:22 pm to John88
Holy shite, and the children were unharmed.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:24 pm to East Coast Band
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Suicide? Distracted driver?
I certainly hope not suicide attempt. Car was carrying a family of four.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:25 pm to John88
Article doesn’t say and it’s really hard to tell in the video since the car is smashed, but looks like a Model X or a Y
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:26 pm to Saintsisit
Do teslas have issues with batteries igniting in accidents this severe?
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:30 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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Do teslas have issues with batteries igniting in accidents this severe?
They used years ago but found a solution and its been standard ever since
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:32 pm to Tigeralum2008
Looks like they got it figured put from those pics. Was wondering if they just got lucky. Do firemen have enough to extinguish a ev fire?
Posted on 1/3/23 at 12:32 pm to East Coast Band
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Suicide? Distracted driver?
I love the extremes with your two possible explanations.
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