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Published 9 days ago

Indian-American doctor who drove Tesla off cliff had major psychotic episode, report says

  • The court heard Patel suffered from major depressive disorder and a psychotic episode on the day of the crash, as previously reported.
  • Patel's wife urged prosecutors to drop the charges, attributing his actions to a mental health episode beyond their understanding.
  • Psychologist Mark Patterson testified that Patel became delusional, fearing his children were in danger, a pivotal factor in the case.
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The IndependentThe Independent

Wife of doctor who drove family off cliff in Tesla asks court to drop charges

Neha Patel spoke to court for first time, saying that she and her children need him at home

8 days ago·London, United Kingdom
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NDTVNDTV

Indian-Origin Man Who Drove Family Off Cliff In US Had Psychotic Breakdown: Doctor

An Indian-American radiologist who drove his family off the cliff had a 'psychotic breakdown' and believed his children were at risk of being sex trafficked, a psychologist testified regarding the case, according to San Francisco Chronicle.

14 days ago·New Delhi, India
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

Indian-American doctor drove Tesla off cliff with family after psychotic break, fearing sex trafficking

Radiologist Dr. Dharmesh Patel's case: Medical professionals claim he experienced a psychotic break during the incident where he drove his car off a cliff

14 days ago·New Delhi, India
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New York PostNew York Post

Wife of California doctor who drove Tesla off cliff with family inside speaks in court for first time as kids ask ‘when’s daddy coming home?’

California doctor Dharmesh Patel was reportedly emotional as he listened to his wife Neha Patel reflect on the horrific crash for the first time in a Redwood City, Calif. court.

9 days ago·New York, United States
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Indian-American doctor who drove Tesla off cliff had major psychotic episode, report says

A concerning development has surfaced in the case of Dr. Dharmesh Patel, an Indian-American radiologist currently incarcerated in Redwood City jail. In light of an incident in 2023 where Dr Patel purportedly drove his vehicle off a 250-foot cliff at Devil Slide in California on January 2, with his family onboard, medical experts now suggest he was undergoing a psychotic episode during the incident. Subsequently, he was arrested at Stanford Hospi

14 days ago·Noida, India
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Sky News UKSky News UK

Wife of doctor who 'drove car off cliff' with family inside begs for attempted murder charges to be dropped

Neha Patel, who suffered serious injuries in the crash, tells the court she has often found her daughter crying at night, while her son is "heartbroken".

8 days ago·United Kingdom
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