California man falls off Bay bridge after allegedly attempting to throw wife over
Xavier McClinton, 47, was driving over the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge when witnesses say he grabbed his wife and attempted to throw her over the edge. Good Samaritans were able to save the woman but McClinton plunged 15 feet. He was rescued by the Coast Guard.
Xavier McClinton, 47, of Mill Valley, Calif., allegedly tried to throw his wife off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during an argument.
A California man who plunged from a San Francisco Bay bridge was trying to throw his wife off when he went over instead, according to a prosecutor.
Authorities say Xavier McClinton, 47, of Mill Valley, was driving over the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge with his wife of eight years when he violently began crashing his car in an attempt to go over the edge, NBC reports.
When the vehicle hit a barrier and could go no further, McClinton allegedly grabbed the mother of his three children and forcefully pulled her out of the car.
Emergency workers respond at the scene after Xavier McClinton allegedly tried to throw his wife off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during an argument, but fell in himself instead.
CBS News
Emergency workers respond at the scene after Xavier McClinton allegedly tried to throw his wife off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during an argument, but fell in himself instead.
His wife, identified as Nadia McClinton, was then narrowly tossed over the edge when Good Samaritans were able to grab her legs and hold on.
McClinton, however, went over, falling about 15 feet into the water.
He was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and arraigned on one felony count each of attempted murder and domestic violence.
Nadia McClinton, the wife of Xavier McClinton, failed to go over thanks to Good Samaritans.
Xavier Jarrell McClinton via Facebook
Nadia McClinton, the wife of Xavier McClinton, failed to go over thanks to Good Samaritans.
His wife was treated for a severe gash on the side of her mouth that required stitches.
Investigators say Xavier McClinton in recent days had been showing signs of paranoia before the terrifying attack, CBS reported.
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said McClinton feared that people were trying to break into his home and kill him.
McClinton fell 15 feet off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, pictured, but survived thanks to a rescue by the Coast Guard.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
McClinton fell 15 feet off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, pictured, but survived thanks to a rescue by the Coast Guard.
The 47-year-old father contacted authorities about his irrational behavior just two days before the attack and submitted to a mental health evaluation, Mercury News reported.
He was deemed not a danger to himself before being released.
“He saw this coming and tried to take responsible steps," defense attorney Anthony Brass said. "And then he had a complete mental breakdown.
"He loves his wife and kids very much, and this is completely abhorrent conduct. This is just completely out of character," said Brass.
He's being held without bail.
ngolgowski@nydailynews.com
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...ly-throw-wife-article-1.1552444#ixzz2nwFE2vvW
Xavier McClinton, 47, was driving over the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge when witnesses say he grabbed his wife and attempted to throw her over the edge. Good Samaritans were able to save the woman but McClinton plunged 15 feet. He was rescued by the Coast Guard.
Xavier McClinton, 47, of Mill Valley, Calif., allegedly tried to throw his wife off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during an argument.
A California man who plunged from a San Francisco Bay bridge was trying to throw his wife off when he went over instead, according to a prosecutor.
Authorities say Xavier McClinton, 47, of Mill Valley, was driving over the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge with his wife of eight years when he violently began crashing his car in an attempt to go over the edge, NBC reports.
When the vehicle hit a barrier and could go no further, McClinton allegedly grabbed the mother of his three children and forcefully pulled her out of the car.
Emergency workers respond at the scene after Xavier McClinton allegedly tried to throw his wife off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during an argument, but fell in himself instead.
CBS News
Emergency workers respond at the scene after Xavier McClinton allegedly tried to throw his wife off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during an argument, but fell in himself instead.
His wife, identified as Nadia McClinton, was then narrowly tossed over the edge when Good Samaritans were able to grab her legs and hold on.
McClinton, however, went over, falling about 15 feet into the water.
He was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and arraigned on one felony count each of attempted murder and domestic violence.
Nadia McClinton, the wife of Xavier McClinton, failed to go over thanks to Good Samaritans.
Xavier Jarrell McClinton via Facebook
Nadia McClinton, the wife of Xavier McClinton, failed to go over thanks to Good Samaritans.
His wife was treated for a severe gash on the side of her mouth that required stitches.
Investigators say Xavier McClinton in recent days had been showing signs of paranoia before the terrifying attack, CBS reported.
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said McClinton feared that people were trying to break into his home and kill him.
McClinton fell 15 feet off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, pictured, but survived thanks to a rescue by the Coast Guard.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
McClinton fell 15 feet off the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, pictured, but survived thanks to a rescue by the Coast Guard.
The 47-year-old father contacted authorities about his irrational behavior just two days before the attack and submitted to a mental health evaluation, Mercury News reported.
He was deemed not a danger to himself before being released.
“He saw this coming and tried to take responsible steps," defense attorney Anthony Brass said. "And then he had a complete mental breakdown.
"He loves his wife and kids very much, and this is completely abhorrent conduct. This is just completely out of character," said Brass.
He's being held without bail.
ngolgowski@nydailynews.com
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...ly-throw-wife-article-1.1552444#ixzz2nwFE2vvW
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