SAN JOSE, Calif. — A man accused of intentionally driving a Tesla carrying his family off a 250-foot seaside cliff last month pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of attempted murder.
Dharmesh A. Patel stood quietly while facing the charges before a San Mateo County Superior Court judge during a brief hearing Thursday afternoon.
His hands shackled and wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, Patel spoke only once, to waive his right to a speedy trial. His preliminary hearing was set for March 20.
