Bradenton, FL (May 2, 2026) – A 77-year-old woman died Friday afternoon, May 1, after being struck by a vehicle that left the roadway in Bradenton. The crash occurred just after 1:00 p.m. in the 5600 block of 11th Avenue West.
Emergency units responded to the scene where the woman, identified as Vicki Noon, was found in her yard with fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said a gold sedan veered off the road and struck the woman before leaving the area. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle driving away shortly after the collision, prompting a neighborhood search by authorities.
The vehicle was later located at a residence in the 7200 block of 13th Avenue West. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Jordan Beard, was found at the home and cooperated with investigators.
Beard was initially arrested for leaving the scene of a crash involving death. Charges were later upgraded to DUI manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash involving death, and tampering with evidence after further investigation.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
How DUI-Related Crashes in Residential Areas Are Investigated
Crashes involving suspected impairment in residential areas are reviewed by examining driver behavior, vehicle path, and scene evidence. Investigators often assess whether a vehicle left the roadway unexpectedly and what factors may have contributed.
In cases where a vehicle enters private property, damage patterns and impact points help reconstruct the vehicle’s movement before and after the collision.
Witness accounts and physical evidence from the scene are also used to establish timelines. When impairment is suspected, additional testing and investigative steps are typically conducted to determine the driver’s condition at the time of the crash.
