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Yes, it sure can, but the joint would probably have been been making quite a bit of noise in the weeks leading up to this. Normally, they first show themselves in parking lots when making a full-lock turn under light acceleration. You'll be able to hear a light, rhythmic clicking sound from under the hood, usually about three clicks per one wheel revolution.
The CV joints carry both ends of the half-shaft, which is analogous to a drive shaft in a rear-wheel drive car. Consequently, if either end goes bad, you're not going to move. By their design, the half-shaft won't fall out on the ground when this happens, so a quick visual check isn't good enough.
Lock on the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral, and either reach down through the hood or crawl underneath the car. Grab the half-shaft in the middle, and give it a good up-and-down shake. There should be very little relative movement. I'm guessing one of yours will flop around pretty well.
Assuming you do have a bad joint, I'd highly recommend changing both shafts, since they've been in there the same number of miles and carrying the same loads.
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