Actor's Son Arrested After Fatal 5:35 a.m. Hit-and-Run in Anchorage

Pedestrian Carl Simmonds died in Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday morning, becoming the ninth person killed by a vehicle in the city this year. Police arrested Jack Sabàto, 32, in connection with the crash. He is the son of actors Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virginia Madsen.

Charging documents state that Sabàto was driving a white Chevrolet Tahoe when he struck Simmonds at 5:35 a.m. near the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and DeBarr Road. Officers arrived at the scene at 5:48 a.m. They identified the vehicle by reviewing video footage from the Blood Bank of Alaska. Investigators then traced the car's registration to Sabàto's home address. A neighbor confirmed his place of employment.

Police located the Tahoe at the workplace at 12:45 p.m. The charging document notes fresh damage to the right front corner consistent with a pedestrian strike. Officers obtained a warrant and seized the vehicle.

Sabàto called police at 2:46 p.m. to report hitting an animal. He told officers he was returning home after working late as a DoorDash driver. He stated that "something" suddenly appeared in the road and his headlights went out. According to the documents, he knew he hit an object but did not stop to check because he was afraid his car lacked insurance. He told police he called because he "knew the worst."

Sabàto was booked into the Anchorage Correctional Complex on two counts. He faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident without assisting the injured and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in injury or death. He appeared in the Anchorage Jail Courtroom for his arraignment on Tuesday afternoon.

Virginia Madsen is known for roles in "Candyman," "Sideways," and "A Prairie Home Companion." Her brother, actor Michael Madsen, appeared in "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill: Volume 2." Antonio Sabàto Jr. is an actor who worked on the television series "General Hospital."