US citizen charged over Herefordshire road crash reportedly found in Texas

The crash happened near Shucknall in July.

Author: Lucas Cumiskey (PA), Josh Payne (PA), Ben CartwrightPublished 13th Dec 2023

A US citizen who left the UK after a car crash that left a mental health nurse unable to walk has reportedly been tracked down at his family home in Texas.

Issac Calderon was due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on December 1, charged with causing Elizabeth Donowho, 56, serious injury by dangerous driving in a collision in July.

It's reported that the 22-year-old, who is wanted by West Mercia Police, is now back home living with his parents in his hometown of Humble.

Calderon, who Ms Donowho said was described as a "flight risk" by police, was able to leave the UK on a commercial flight on November 25 and return to Houston, Texas.

West Mercia Police told Ms Donowho that Calderon had been carrying out work "associated with the secret service" and working on matters "that might come under the Official Secrets Act" before the crash on the A4103 near Shucknall in Herefordshire on July 31.

Reports suggest Calderon's father, Manuel, confirmed that he is living there - but claimed the incident had been "blown out of proportion."

Mr Calderon reportedly said his son had been in the UK on a work visa and had recently been employed in a warehouse, although he could not remember the company's name.

Mr Calderon also reportedly said his son is part of the American National Guard and serves "a few weeks a year".

He said his son would not be able to discuss the case further as he is seeking legal advice and claimed they had not heard from US or UK authorities recently.

On Monday, West Mercia Police said they were engaging with Calderon's solicitor to "inform him of the warrant and the need for him to return to the UK".

It's understood diplomatic immunity doesn't apply in this case.

West Mercia Police have been approached for comment.

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