A GoFundMe campaign aimed at raising funds for the legal expenses of 22-year-old American driver Issac Calderon, who is facing charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in the UK, has been removed from the platform.
Calderon’s legal troubles stem from his alleged involvement in a collision that occurred on July 31, on the A4103 near Shucknall in Herefordshire. The crash left British nurse Elizabeth Donowho with severe injuries, including two broken ankles, a fractured sternum, and a broken hand.
The situation took a complex turn when Calderon failed to appear at a hearing at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on December 1, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest. Donowho later revealed that UK police had informed her about Calderon’s purported ties to the US intelligence services and his visit to a British special forces base in Hereford. In court, Calderon’s occupation was listed as “American soldier.”
The case has drawn comparisons to that of Anne Sacoolas, a US spy who left the UK after being involved in a crash that resulted in the death of teenager Harry Dunn in Northamptonshire in 2019.
Before the removal of the GoFundMe page, Manuel Calderon, Issac’s father, shared a written message detailing his son’s situation. According to Manuel Calderon, Issac had been working as a contractor in the UK due to his security clearance with the Texas National Guard. The post explained that Issac had sustained injuries in the accident, including issues related to a concussion and a fractured humorous. Moreover, he is unable to access medical treatment until January due to insurance limitations.
The fundraising page had set a target of $15,000 (£12,000) and had raised approximately one-third of its goal before it was taken down.
The circumstances surrounding Calderon’s case continue to evolve, raising questions about legal proceedings and international implications.
