The Anchorage Police Department reported that Jack Antonio Sabàto, 32, has been arrested in relation to a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred early Monday morning in Alaska. He is the son of actress Virginia Madsen, known for her Oscar-nominated role in “Sideways,” and soap star Antonio Sabàto Jr.
Details from police indicate that the accident occurred at approximately 5:48 a.m. local time. Responding officers and emergency medical technicians discovered an unresponsive pedestrian at the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and Debarr Road. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Carl Simmonds, had been struck by a vehicle, which subsequently fled the scene.
Despite immediate medical assistance, Simmonds was pronounced dead at the scene. As the investigation progressed, authorities identified Sabàto as the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe involved in the incident. He was subsequently booked into the Anchorage Correctional Complex, facing allegations of leaving the scene of an accident and failing to assist an injured person, according to jail records.
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Antonio Sabàto Jr., 54, gained fame through his roles in popular television series such as “General Hospital” and “Melrose Place.” Over recent years, he has publicly supported former President Donald Trump, a position he believes has impacted his career within the entertainment industry. He made headlines during the 2016 Republican National Convention and ran for a Congressional seat in 2018, ultimately losing in a predominantly Democratic district.
Virginia Madsen, the mother of Jack Sabàto, rose to prominence with her acclaimed performance in the film “Sideways,” which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards.
