Woman, 79, Visits Grave of Loved Ones Killed in Collision; Amazon driver charged

CANTON, Georgia (WANF/Gray News) – An Amazon driver has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a 79-year-old woman in Georgia.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said officers responded to a report of a collision on Cumming Highway near Jordan Lane on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Officials said Sandra Fitts was found dead there.

Captain Jay Baker said the woman and her husband had recently sold their home nearby, but continue to visit the area to visit a nearby cemetery, where family members are buried, and to feed some feral cats.

“It’s a very unfortunate situation,” he said.

Officials said evidence at the scene led them to believe the vehicle may have been an Amazon van.

A deputy saw an Amazon truck turning off Bishop Drive while responding to the crash and called for help searching for it.

Baker said they determined the Amazon driver was traveling west on Cumming Highway when he struck the victim.

A Canton police officer found the truck with damage consistent with evidence found at the crash scene, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies said the investigation revealed the Amazon truck was the vehicle that struck the victim.

Authorities then arrested 24-year-old London Best and charged him with first-degree murder and hit-and-run resulting in death.

“It appears he knew what happened and actually continued to deliver packages in the area,” Baker said.

An Amazon spokesperson said Best is currently unable to deliver on the company’s behalf.

“We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. We will support local police in their investigation,” the company wrote to WANF.

“Something to keep in mind for all drivers is that this is a terrible situation, but if he had not left the scene, he most likely would not have been charged, especially with these crimes,” Baker said.