The Brief
- Noel Brandon, a 31-year-old father from Maple Valley, was killed by a suspected drunk driver during a morning run in Oklahoma on New Year’s Day.
- The suspect allegedly fled the scene but was later arrested, while the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has committed to a thorough investigation for prosecution.
- The victim’s family is urging others to set up emergency contacts on smart devices after an automated Apple Watch “Hard Fall” alert allowed his father to locate him immediately following the collision.
MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. – A Maple Valley dad died in Oklahoma after he was hit by an alleged drunk driver on New Year’s Day.
Noel Brandon, 31, leaves behind a four-year-old son, his family, and a grieving community.
FOX 13 Seattle spoke with his father and sister as they pull together to help each other, and share a message that they hope could save lives in the future.…