Dharmesh Patel allegedly tried to kill his wife and two children by driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff in California in January 2023.
The California doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff had suffered a major depressive disorder and psychotic features on the day of the 2023 crash, according to a psychologist who testified at a hearing on Wednesday.
see him as someone who is very motivated and amenable to treatment,' the psychologist said, according to the paper. Patterson added that he believes Patel 'has a good capacity' to respond to treatment. Patterson said he drew his diagnosis after conducting a series of 18 tests and speaking with Patel and his brother and sister.
Patel’s wife and 7-year-old daughter suffered serious injuries in the crash, while his 4-year-old son was pulled from the wreckage with no physical injuries, officials said at the time. Patel had initially claimed that he pulled off the road to check a flat tire, according to an affidavit. He was later charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is being held without bail at the San Mateo County Jail.
Prosecutors have opposed the request in court filings, and are expected to begin calling witnesses to testify on May 2.
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