Lake Country Reporter

Man, 84, recovering after hit-and-run in Sussex

Posted: June 13, 2012

Sussex resident Camillo Damico sustained severe injuries after being hit during his morning walk around 6:40 a.m. in the area of Good Hope Road and Maple Avenue.

Waukesha County Sheriff's Lt. Torin Misko said that another driver saw Damico sitting up on the road and noticing something was wrong, stopped to help him. Misko said Damico cannot recall anything about the car that hit him. He said Damico was walking west on the south side of Good Hope. The 84-year-old suffered broken bones, but his injuries are not life-threatening, Misko said.

The Sussex Fire Department responded and transported him to Community Memorial Hospital where he remains recovering.

Misko said so far, no witnesses have contacted police. He said anyone with any information should call the Sheriff's Department 24-hour phone number at (262) 548-7122.

Misko said that Good Hope is a well-traveled route for residents on their way to work, but there has been no real history of accidents or reports of speeding in the area where Damico was hit.

He again urged anyone with information to call as police continue to investigate.

Kelemvor - Jun 13, 2012 7:59 PM

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Sucks that this happened but Good Hope road is dangerous. I'd never go for a walk on that road. There are no side walks and little to no shoulder to walk on. I don't know if I'd even ride my bike on that road. It's too skinny of a road and too heavily traveled.
jeram - Jun 14, 2012 7:36 AM

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I live on good hope in sussex and I definitely agree, not a road to go for a walk on. That being said, I see this gentleman every day going for his walk and he's only on it for about 20 yards as he uses it to get to the sidewalk on maple. Godspeed to Mr. Damico.
Landon1211 - Jun 14, 2012 8:44 AM

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Not sure if you people are missing the point but he was hit by a car and the driver took off. He walks on this road daily. The point here is not that it was a narrow road but that the person who hit him left him there! The driver was probably on his phone or not paying attention. People walk on narrow roads all the time. I'm disgusted that you bring up the point that it was a narrow road. Just shows what type of people are in this world! This man is a good man a didn't deserve to be left to die. I hope the driver gets found and arrested and thrown in jail because he did something wrong and illegal. Walking on narrow roads is not wrong or illegal. Ignorant people!
justavoter - Jun 14, 2012 1:44 PM

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Very good point Landon1211.....you nailed it. We are seeing more and more people failing to except responsibility for their actions. This person that hit him is obviously void of a conscience and and simply doesn't care. Most likely someone who grew up in a home with no values.

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