Jack Sabàto, the 32-year-old son of actors Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virginia Madsen, has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Anchorage, Alaska. The incident occurred on November 9, 2026, and resulted in the death of 42-year-old pedestrian Carl Simmonds, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
Sabàto faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident without assisting an injured person and a misdemeanor charge related to leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death. He appeared in court on November 10, where a judge set bail at $5,000 and ordered him not to drive.
What Happened in the Anchorage Hit-and-Run?
Police responded to the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and DeBarr Road at approximately 5:48 a.m. on November 9 after receiving reports of an unresponsive man.
Emergency responders found Simmonds at the location and pronounced him dead. Investigators determined that he had been struck by a vehicle that left the scene.
Charging documents indicate that the collision occurred around 5:35 a.m. Surveillance footage obtained from the nearby Blood Bank of Alaska allegedly showed a white Chevrolet Tahoe striking the pedestrian without slowing down before or after the impact.
Investigators recovered vehicle debris from the area and began searching for the SUV involved in the collision.
How Police Identified Jack Sabàto
Investigators traced the Chevrolet Tahoe to an address associated with Sabàto. After speaking with a neighbor, officers identified his workplace and located the vehicle at an Anchorage Amazon warehouse around 12:45 p.m.
According to court documents, the SUV had “fresh damage to the right front corner that was consistent with a pedestrian strike.”
Police obtained a warrant and seized the vehicle for further investigation.
Later that afternoon, at approximately 2:46 p.m., Sabàto contacted authorities and reported that he believed he had struck an animal while driving.
He told investigators that he had been making late-night DoorDash deliveries and was returning home when “something” suddenly appeared in the road.
According to charging documents, Sabàto acknowledged that he knew he had struck something but did not stop because he was concerned about driving without insurance.
He reportedly contacted police after his girlfriend informed him that his vehicle had been seized.
Antonio Sabàto Jr. Responds to Son’s Arrest
Antonio Sabàto Jr. addressed the situation after learning about his son’s arrest.
“We all just found out the terrible news and our family is digesting this horrible news and asking for privacy in this devastating news. Thank you,” the actor said in a statement.
He also indicated that he had not yet spoken with his son following the arrest.
Virginia Madsen had not issued a publicly confirmed statement addressing the charges as of November 11.
The former couple welcomed Jack in August 1994. They were romantically involved during the 1990s but did not marry.
Antonio Sabàto Jr., 54, is known for his appearances in General Hospital and Melrose Place. Madsen, 65, received an Academy Award nomination for her supporting performance in the 2004 film Sideways and also appeared in Candyman.
Jack Sabàto’s Charges and Court Appearance
Following his arrest, Jack Sabàto was taken to the Anchorage Correctional Complex.
He appeared before a judge on November 10 at the Anchorage Jail Courtroom. His bail was set at $5,000, with an additional $5,000 penalty if he failed to attend future court proceedings.
The judge also imposed a no-driving order.
Authorities have charged Sabàto with leaving the scene of the crash, but the allegations have not been established through a criminal conviction.
Police have continued requesting information from witnesses and anyone who may have surveillance footage of the area.
As of November 11, Sabàto remained in custody, and the investigation into the collision was ongoing. No trial date or final resolution of the charges had been publicly confirmed.
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