Buick Lesabre Customer makes loud noise in Drive and Dies, but not a problem in Reverse

Thanks, can you tell me if the issue is an axle or wheel bearing, would this also cause the car to die when she had slowed down or began to brake? The car started right back up when she re-started it. She did say that earlier in the week she had been driving and during a turn she said she thought she heard something "Pop" and felt a momentary tug or shudder through the steering wheel. She didn't give it any thought as the car drove normally after this, and had given her no problems until the car broke down. A few moments before the car broke down she said she felt the same kind of shudder through the steering wheel immediately prior to the loud noises and ultimate break down. I am getting this second hand and I hope I am describing this well enough to get an accurate opinion. I know it's not much to go on, and I appreciate your input. Thanks again.