Britain is considering the extradition of an American soldier (22) who fled the country after a crash that left the British nurse (56) unable to walk

The government is considering seeking the extradition of a US soldier who fled the country after a crash that left a British nurse unable to walk.

Isaac Calderon, 22, failed to show up for a court hearing after being accused of causing serious injury to 56-year-old Elizabeth Donowho by dangerous driving in a collision in July.

She was unable to walk for six weeks after the collision on the A4103 near Shucknall in Herefordshire on July 31.

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

West Mercia Police told Ms Donowo that prior to the accident on the A4103 at Shucknall in Herefordshire, the 22-year-old suspect had been carrying out work 'in connection with the Secret Service' and had been working on matters 'which may fall under the Official Secrets Act traps'. on July 31.

Mrs Donowho, from Malvern, Worcestershire, said she was unable to walk for six weeks after the collision, which left her with broken ankles, a broken sternum and a broken bone in her hand.

Police also told the 56-year-old that the 'extradition process' has now begun after Calderon left the country to return to Houston, Texas, in the US on a commercial flight on November 25.

Police also told Ms Donowho they had received 'assurances' from his employer that he would not leave the country, but did not specify who the employer was.

Mrs Donowho, from Malvern, Worcestershire, said she was unable to walk for six weeks after the collision, which left her with broken ankles, a broken sternum and a broken bone in her hand.

According to the Hereford Times, the suspect's occupation was listed as an American soldier during the hearing in December.

Calderon has been described as a “private individual” by the US embassy and police said he had been in Britain on a work visa.

It is clear that there are no issues surrounding diplomatic immunity in this case.

Police were not informed of any intention Calderon had to leave Britain, it is understood.

He had been interviewed by officers on August 15, 15 days after the first crash, as he needed immediate hospital treatment.

West Mercia Police confirmed Calderon's departure, saying: 'On Friday 1 December 2023, a warrant was issued at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court for the arrest of 22-year-old Isaac Calderon, who is wanted for failing to appear in court appeared charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

'Mr Calderon is a US citizen who, we understand, was in Britain on a work visa.

'Our investigation has revealed that he left Britain on November 25 and flew to the United States.

'We are in discussions with his lawyer to inform him of the order and the need for him to return to Britain.

“We have also prepared the appropriate paperwork if we need to request extradition, to ensure the case can be heard in court.”

Pictured: Scans show Elizabeth Donowho's ankle after the crash that left her unable to walk for six weeks

Pictured: The A4103 near Shucknall in Herefordshire, where the accident occurred on July 31

The case follows that of Anne Sacoolas, who was able to leave the UK when the US government claimed diplomatic immunity on her behalf after killing teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn while driving on the wrong side of the road in August 2019.

A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman said: “The U.S. Embassy does not comment on law enforcement matters involving private U.S. citizens.

“The US and Britain work closely together on law enforcement.”

The Home Office said it would not confirm or deny that an extradition request had been made until the suspect was arrested, as a matter of long-standing policy and practice.

MailOnline has contacted the US Department of State.