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Doctors testified that accused Patel experienced a psychotic break due to major depressive disorder that led to him driving his Tesla off cliff with family inside. Patel is seeking mental health diversion, which the prosecution is contesting based on different diagnosis.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. 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. World News | Indian-American Doctor Who Drove Family off Cliff in US Was Having Psychotic Breakdown, Says Therapist.
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
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.
At the time of the crash, the doctors testified, Patel was experiencing a psychotic episode in which he believed that his children might be sex trafficked, Los Angeles Times newspaper quoted District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe as saying.