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Amazon delivery driver charged in Cherokee hit-and-run death: Deputies

The incident, reported around 6:30 p.m., happened on Cumming Highway near Jordan Lane.

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Cherokee County deputies arrested a 24-year-old driver following a fatal hit-and-run involving an Amazon delivery truck Tuesday evening, according to the sheriff's department. 

The incident, reported around 6:30 p.m., happened on Cumming Highway near Jordan Lane. 

When deputies arrived, Sandra Fitts, 79, of Canton, was found dead after being hit by a vehicle. After reviewing evidence, deputies said an Amazon delivery truck might have been involved. While responding to the scene, a deputy saw a truck matching that description turn onto Bishop Drive and called for additional officers to search the area.

Credit: Cherokee Sheriff’s Office
London Best, 24 of Alpharetta

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A Canton Police Department officer soon located a truck on Bishop Drive with damage consistent with the scene’s evidence. After further investigation, authorities identified the Amazon truck as the vehicle involved in the incident.

The truck's driver, London Best, 24, of Alpharetta, was arrested and charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. 

Best is currently in custody without bond, deputies said. 

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