California Doctor Ordered to Mental Health Program After Cliff Crash

Dharmesh Patel, accused of attempting to kill his family by driving off a cliff, will undergo two years of treatment as part of a diversion program.

Patel was charged with three counts of attempted murder after the January 2023 crash on California's Pacific Coast Highway.
The judge's decision to grant mental health diversion faced significant opposition from prosecutors.
Successful completion of the program could lead to the dismissal of the attempted murder charges.
Patel is barred from contacting his family and practicing medicine during the treatment period.
He will live with his parents and wear a GPS monitor while undergoing treatment.