Tesla driver taken from hospital to jail without bail after being accused of intentionally driving his family off a cliff
that the adults were taken to the hospital in critical condition upon recovery, but were later found to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. It is unclear whether Patel's wife has been discharged from the hospital as well.But, California Highway Patrol later said that"Based on the evidence collected, investigators developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act.
District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said investigators are also looking to rule out any issues with the car that could have caused the accident, including issues with the Tesla's brakes,. The authorities had previously said that Tesla's driver assist features, Autopilot and Full Self-Driving do"not appear to be a contributing factor in this incident."
Insider was unable to contact Patel for comment ahead of publication, and it was not immediately clear whether he has retained an attorney. A spokesperson for Tesla also did not respond to a request for comment. The investigation is ongoing, per The LA Times.Subscribe to push notifications
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