An Amazon delivery driver allegedly continued his route after the deadly incident, killing a septuagenarian Georgia woman as she crossed the street after visiting a cemetery to pay respects to her departed relatives.
According to Peach State police, Sandra Fitts, 79, passed away after being hit at an intersection close to her old residence. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office now charges 25-year-old London Rozier Best with one count each of first-degree vehicular homicide and hit-and-run resulting in death.
The incident happened just outside of Canton, a tiny city located about 41 miles to the north-northwest of Atlanta, on November 12 at roughly 6:30 p.m.
A hit-and-run along Cumming Highway close to the intersection of Jordan Lane prompted a call to law enforcement.
Fitts passed away at the crime site. According to authorities, she most likely passed away instantly when the Rivian Delivery car struck her.
While reacting to the accident, a deputy saw an Amazon truck turn along Bishop Drive and called for help to hunt for the car, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office that Atlanta-based radio station WSB was able to get.
An Amazon delivery truck with damage allegedly consistent with the hit-and-run that killed the woman was discovered by a member of the local police department on the same street.
The press release went on to say that the investigation showed that the pedestrian was struck by the aforementioned Amazon truck.
According to Atlanta-based CBS affiliate WANF, Capt. Jay Baker of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office stated that although the woman and her husband had recently sold their house, they still visited the area because Fitts would visit with the memories of her departed family members and feed wild cats at the nearby cemetery’s family plot.
Baker stated, “It’s a very unfortunate situation.” He seems to be aware of what transpired, as he has been delivering packages in the vicinity ever since.
Family members who are still alive describe the loss as a sorrow that reverberates.
The victim is remembered with fondness in her obituary.
According to the memorial, Sandra’s life’s loves included her 60-year marriage to her honey, her love of cats, her family vacations with children and grandchildren, and maintaining a tidy home and yard. Three grandchildren are among the family members that survive her.
She continued to deliver Amazon packages: The SUV driver is accused of dragging a mother pushing a baby in a stroller, setting the carriage upright, and then leaving.
Due to the deadly traffic accident, Best may now have to spend a significant portion of his life in prison.
Baker told Atlanta-based ABC station WSB-TV that it’s highly probable he wouldn’t have been charged, at least not with these charges, had he stayed at the scene. Because, well, she was crossing the highway and it was dark. Therefore, halt if you ever get into an accident.
According to a sheriff’s office statement quoted by People magazine, Best also faces a number of relatively minor marijuana-related charges after a check of the Amazon delivery truck allegedly turned up drugs and drug paraphernalia.
According to a statement received by Atlanta-based Fox affiliate WAGA, Amazon stated the defendant will not be allowed to drive for the company until the criminal investigation is over.
Amazon informed the TV station, “We are extremely saddened by this incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.” We will assist local law enforcement in their investigation.
At the moment, Best is being held without bond.
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