Updated: Oct. 5, 2026

OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Criminal charges have been filed against a driver who investigators say struck an 11-year-old child who was on a bicycle and left him with serious injuries. 

The accused is 37-year-old David Sitar. 

The incident happened at a mobile home community on Port Washington Road Oct. 2. 

According to the criminal complaint, Sitar is known to the child and his family as he used to be their neighbor. 

After the incident, the complaint says a witness saw Sitar "toss" the child -- who had a bloody nose -- into his van. When asked what he was doing, Sitar reportedly said he "had to get the child and the bike back to his mom." 

Sitar then reportedly brought the child to his father and stated something similar to, "I ran over your son with my van. I'm sorry, don't call the cops I'm going to jail." 

Officials say Sitar then fled the area. He was later found at a hotel in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, and arrested. 

Sitar is facing the following charges: 

• First degree reckless injury
• Knowingly operate a motor vehicle without a valid license - causing great bodily harm
• Hit-and-run - great bodily harm 

Meantime, Championship Martial Arts of Port Washington shared more about the boy, Logan, who was struck. In a Facebook post, the martial arts group says Logan is fighting an incredibly difficult battle right now.

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026

TOWN OF GRAFTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says Sitar was taken into custody in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois on Saturday, October 3.

Published: Oct. 3, 2026

TOWN OF GRAFTON, Wis. (CBS 58) — The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a hit-and-run crash suspect who left an 11-year-old boy hospitalized and in critical condition.

Crews responded to the crash scene near Port Washington Road and Hunters Lane on Friday, October 2, at around 6:36 p.m.

Officials say 37-year-old David Sitar is suspected of driving a white 2013 Ford Econoline work van that struck the boy, who was riding a bicycle, as the van exited the residential area. 

Sitar reportedly left the scene shortly after the crash. He is described as 37 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. 

Sheriffs have released this picture of him from December 2024. 

Suspect: David Sitar Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says it located and recovered the van, but Sitar's whereabouts remain unknown. 

Investigators believe he may be in the Kenosha area and may be relying on family, friends, or rideshare services for transportation.

Sitar has active felony warrants through the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office for First Degree Reckless Endangering Safety, Hit and Run Causing Injury, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License Causing Great Bodily Harm.

The Sheriff's Office urges anyone who has seen Sitar, provided him transportation, or knows his current whereabouts to contact them at 262-284-7172.