A former Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver faces serious charges after a tragic incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Greenfield last November. Dameon Demetr Peters, 55, has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration, as reported by WISN and others.
According to details from the criminal complaint, on the evening of Nov. 22, 2025, George Kayser, 61, was struck near the intersection of 56th Street and Forest Home Avenue. Kayser, found unresponsive in the street and encircled by bystanders attempting CPR, later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. An autopsy revealed he suffered multiple blunt force injuries indicative of the impact. TMJ4 noted that Peters told investigators he believed he had successfully avoided hitting the pedestrian until he saw Kayser in his rearview mirror and promptly called MCTS for assistance.
Prosecutors argued the gravity of Peters' impairment, noting that his blood alcohol content was 0.236, nearly three times the legal limit, as found in a toxicology report. Surveillance footage from the bus depicted Peters having difficulty focusing and maintaining lane control. Prior to the fatal collision, video reportedly caught Peters "attempting to focus on driving," with some moments where he appeared to strike a curb, according to information shared by FOX6 News.
MCTS responded to the incident by immediately suspending Peters, and following an internal investigation, terminated his employment just two days later. In a statement obtained by FOX6 News, an MCTS spokesperson emphasized that "Safety is a core principle that guides our decisions at every level of the organization." The statement also expressed MCTS's condolences to Kayser's family and acknowledgment of the incident's severity. Peters now faces the possibility of a fine up to $100,000 and up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
An arrest warrant for Peters was issued, as court records indicate. Kayser's family, meanwhile, reported not wanting to speak on camera, but conveyed their heartbreak, describing him as "a great guy who was loved by many," keeping tight to the outpouring of community support in this trying time, as shared in interviews with FOX6 News.
