Tesla Crash, Mental Health, and Justice | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A radiologist drove his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff in California, nearly killing his wife and two kids—yet all survived. Charges of attempted murder were dropped after he completed a Stanford-led mental health diversion program, citing a severe depressive episode with hallucinations. His wife forgave him, saying the kids miss their dad. Prosecutors opposed the outcome, pushing for legal changes to block mental health defenses in attempted murder cases. Patel, who surrendered his license and faced strict monitoring, walked free with a clean record—sparking a national debate on justice, mental…