Robert Graham David Alvarado is accused of driving under the influence in May when he crashed into a car at a red light on Highway 41 and Manning Avenue in Fresno County.
The impact killed 65-year-old Mary Hardin. Her husband, 69-year-old Paul Hardin, was hospitalized in critical condition before being taken off life support days later.
Alvarado's attorney asked the judge Thursday to reduce his bail from over $2 million down to $50,000, a price his family can afford.
"My client is unable to complete any additional acts of violence towards the particular victims in this case because, unfortunately, they are deceased," says Brendan Bergh, Alvarado's Defense Attorney.