A man who went over a cliff states he pulled over to check tire pressure, but his wife argues he intentionally drove off, according to court records cited by the San Francisco Chronicle.

A California man allegedly drove himself, his wife, and two children off a cliff on a coastal highway. According to court documents obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, the man claimed that he pulled over to check the car's tire pressure, while his wife asserted that he intentionally drove off the cliff. The man has been charged with attempted murder, but he pleaded not guilty to the charges. Witnesses reported that the wife expressed that her husband drove off the cliff on purpose and mentioned that he needed a psychological evaluation. The man told investigators that he stopped at multiple gas stations to address low tire pressure before the incident.

According to the search warrant obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, Patel stated that he moved the Tesla to a dirt path to check the tire air pressure, shortly before the vehicle fell off the cliff. He also informed officers that he was not on any medication or under the influence at the time of the crash. When asked about his emotional state, Patel mentioned feeling down due to global issues such as war and drug problems, but denied feeling suicidal. San Mateo District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe commented on the report, stating that the details in the documents support the charges against Patel. A preliminary hearing for Patel is scheduled for June 12, according to court records