Mother Accused Of Driving Off Cliff To Try And Kill Sons

UKIAH, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California mother is facing attempted murder charges after authorities say she intentionally drove off a 300-foot cliff with her two young boys in the car, injuring both children.

Mendocino County sheriff's officials say 35-year-old Athena Renee Doyle was arrested on a warrant in Humboldt County on Friday in connection with the Oct. 3 crash that injured her and her two boys, ages 2 and 4. She is facing two felony counts of attempted murder.

Sheriff's Capt. Greg Van Patten tells the Press Democrat of Santa Rosa an investigation determined Doyle intentionally drove her SUV down the cliff, where it came to rest on its roof on a beach. Doyle and the boys were hospitalized.

It was not immediately clear on Monday whether Doyle had an attorney.