Whoa. This was almost SO tragic. Doctor Dharmesh Arvind Patel, 41, of Pasadena, California, has been charged with attempted murder and child abuse after allegedly driving his family off a 250-foot cliff — on purpose!
On Monday, authorities responded to a 911 call claiming a Tesla had veered off Highway 1 while traveling southbound near Pacifica.
The car fell down a cliff south of the Tom Lantos Tunnel at around 10:50 a.m. local time. Speaking to NBC Bay Area, Robin Johnson, an eyewitness, recalled thinking: Related: Action Sports Legend Ken Block Killed In Tragic Snowmobile Accident She added of the driver: She immediately called for help and about 30 to 50 rescuers showed up at the scene.
Rescue teams then used ropes to rappel down the cliff, also known as Devil’s Slide, which was estimated to be a nearly 250 foot drop, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
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