Noel Brandon Killed in Coweta Hit-and-Run While Jogging for Ultramarathon on January 1, 2026

Noel Brandon, 31, a resident of Seattle, Washington, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident in Coweta, Oklahoma, on January 1, 2026. Brandon had traveled to Coweta with his father to attend a family member’s funeral, driving over twenty hours from Washington. On the morning of the accident, he was jogging near East 141st Street, just west of Highway 51, as part of his ultramarathon training when he was struck by a vehicle. Brandon was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities reported that the driver, Eric Rosales-Leon, has been taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, felony DUI, and leaving the scene of an accident. The investigation remains active as law enforcement continues to gather evidence. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face, even during routine activities such as jogging, and underscores the severe consequences of impaired driving. A GoFundMe has been established to assist Brandon’s family during this period of loss.