A California lady killed a father-of-four whereas on a drug-fueled rampage alongside the Pacific Coast Freeway — putting him and two different cyclists together with her automobile, prosecutors say.
Amber Calderon had fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana in her system when she plowed into the bicyclists, killing one and leaving two others critically injured, she is now going through upgraded felony costs of vehicular manslaughter after a toxicology discovered the loopy cocktail in her system.
Calderon was driving southbound on the scenic coastal highway in Huntington Seashore on Oct. 20 when she drove onto the shoulder and the bikers, in keeping with the Orange County District Legal professional’s Workplace.
The DA says Calderon didn’t cease and proceeded to drive right into a seaside parking zone earlier than a witness blocked her automobile and prevented her from fleeing till authorities arrived.
Pastor Eric Williams, 45, died on the scene whereas the 2 different bicyclists suffered spinal fractures, damaged ribs and a damaged ankle, legislation enforcement mentioned.
“4 younger youngsters will get up Christmas morning for the primary time with out their father due to the egocentric choice of a stranger to drive below the affect of medication, and that’s a picture that I’ll by no means have the ability to get out of my head,” Orange County District Legal professional Todd Spitzer mentioned.
Calderon faces as much as 12 years and 4 months in jail if discovered responsible, and was ordered to not drive, eat alcohol or medicine with out a legitimate prescription.
An Orange County Superior Court docket choose warned Calderon that she could possibly be charged with homicide if she drives below the affect of medication or alcohol. Calderon is due again in court docket Feb. 20, 2026.
A fundraiser for the slain dad has garnered a whopping $391,914 for the household and says he leaves behind three school-age daughters and a 3-year-old son.
“Eric was a Godly man with a coronary heart for Jesus and for individuals,” the fundraiser mentioned. “He spent his life serving others — first as a youth and instructing pastor at Seaside Group Church, and later because the founding father of Group Church of West Backyard Grove. He was form, humorous, and regular in his religion, at all times lifting others up.
