Police in Anchorage, Alaska, have arrested Jack Antonio Sabàto, 32, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Monday morning, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Jack Sabàto was booked into the Anchorage Correctional Complex on charges of leaving the scene of an accident without assisting the victim and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death, according to jail records and police statements. The charges are classified as a felony and a misdemeanor, respectively.
The incident occurred at 5:48 a.m. AKST Monday near the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and Debarr Road, where officers and emergency responders found Carl Simmonds, 42, an unresponsive pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Simmonds was pronounced dead at the scene, police reported.
Following a preliminary investigation, authorities identified Jack Sabàto as the driver of a white Chevrolet Tahoe that struck Simmonds and fled. Security footage from a nearby bank showed the vehicle striking Simmonds without braking before or after the collision, according to reports. The vehicle, registered to Jack Sabàto, was later located at an Anchorage Amazon warehouse and seized by law enforcement.
During questioning, Jack Sabàto told police he struck “something” while driving home after a delivery shift, according to charging documents reviewed by Alaska Public Media. The documents also noted that car parts were scattered near the scene, further supporting the vehicle’s involvement.
Background on the suspect
Jack Sabàto is the son of Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen and soap opera star Antonio Sabàto Jr., both of whom have had prominent careers in film and television. Virginia Madsen is best known for her role in the 2004 film Sideways, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Antonio Sabàto Jr. gained fame for his roles on General Hospital (1992–1995) and Melrose Place (1995) and later became a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, including speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention. He ran as a Republican candidate for Congress in 2018 but lost in a Democratic-leaning district.
The case remains under active investigation as authorities continue to review evidence and witness statements. No further details about Jack Sabàto’s legal representation or potential bail status have been released as of this report.