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The operator of a Tesla that went disconnected a cliff Monday astatine Devil's Slide successful San Mateo County has been arrested for attempted execution and kid maltreatment aft investigators said they judge the clang was intentional, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Dharmesh A. Patel of Pasadena volition beryllium booked into San Mateo County Jail aft he's released from the hospital, the CHP said Tuesday.
Patel, different big and 2 juveniles suffered superior injuries Monday greeting aft the Tesla they were successful plunged 250 to 300 feet down the broadside of a cliff on Highway 1, according to the CHP.
"CHP investigators worked passim the nighttime interviewing witnesses and gathering grounds from the scene," the CHP said successful a statement. "Based connected the grounds collected, investigators developed probable origin to judge this incidental was an intentional act."
Investigators person not determined what driving mode the Tesla was successful astatine the time, but that does not look to beryllium a origin successful the incident, the CHP said.
An probe is ongoing. Witnesses are asked to telephone the CHP astatine 415-557-1094.
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