Jack Sabato, 32, was arrested on Nov. 9 in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 42-year-old pedestrian Carl Simmonds in Anchorage, Alaska.
Sabato, the son of actors Antonio Sabato Jr. and Virginia Madsen, remains in custody at the Anchorage Correctional Complex following his arraignment on Nov. 10.
Police responded to the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and DeBarr Road at approximately 5:48 a.m. on Nov. 9 after receiving reports of an unresponsive man, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
Simmonds was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators allege that a white Chevrolet Tahoe struck the pedestrian and fled, [according to charging documents] obtained by Alaska Public Media.
Police identify suspect vehicle using security footage
Authorities identified the suspect vehicle after reviewing security footage from a nearby Blood Bank of Alaska, which showed the SUV striking Simmonds without braking, Alaska Public Media reported. Police traced the vehicle registration to Sabato and later located the Tahoe at an Amazon warehouse, where officials confirmed Sabato was on a delivery route, per Alaska’s News Source.
Sabato contacted police later that day after his girlfriend informed him that his vehicle had been seized. He told officers that he believed he had hit an animal and did not stop because he was fearful due to a lack of insurance, according to charging documents cited by Alaska Public Media.
He further said that he ran a red light after the collision because he felt unsafe driving without working headlights.
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Antonio Sabato Jr. requests privacy following tragedy
Antonio Sabato Jr. issued a statement on X on Wednesday requesting privacy for his family while acknowledging the tragedy. “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter,” he wrote. “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life.”
Sabato faces one felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident without assisting the injured and one misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death, [The Hollywood Reporter reported]. During his arraignment, bail was set at $5,000 with a court-ordered prohibition against driving, according to Alaska’s News Source.
What charges Jack Sabato faces
What charges does Jack Sabato face? He has been charged with a felony for leaving the scene of an accident without providing assistance to the injured and a misdemeanor for leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in a death, as documented by the Anchorage Police Department.
Sabato is scheduled to return to court on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to reporting from Alaska’s News Source.
Carl Simmonds is the ninth pedestrian reported struck and killed by a vehicle in Anchorage during 2026, according to Alaska Public Media.
