Antonio Sabto Jr. and Virginia Madsens son arrested after fatal hit and run in Alaska
The son of Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen and soap star Antonio Sabàto Jr.was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Alaska, police said Tuesday.Jack Antonio Sabàto, 32, was booked into the Anchorage Correctional Complex on suspicion of leaving the scene of a deadly accident and failing to assist, jail records show.The crash happened a little before 5:48 a.m.
AKST on Monday when officers and medics came to the aid of an “unresponsive adult male” at the intersection of Airport Heights Drice and Debarr Road, according to an Anchorage police statement.Carl Simmonds, a 42-year-old pedestrian, “had been struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene,” police added.Simmonds was pronounced dead at the scene.Later in the day, police identified the younger Sabàto as the driver who was allegedly behind the wheel of Chevrolet Tahoe, officials said.Antonio Sabàto Jr.
and Virginia Madsen with their son Jack Sabàto in 2012.David Livingston / GettyOn the screen, the 54-year-old Sabàto is best known for his work on “General Hospital” from 1992 to 1995.In recent years, the elder Sabàto has become an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump — a political stance the actor claims has damaged his career in Hollywood.Madsen is best known for her work in the 2004 movie “Sideways” which garnered her a best support actress Oscar nomination.For SubscribersFOR SUBSCRIBERSDeadly floods sweep Gaza’s tents, intensifying pressure on IsraelFOR SUBSCRIBERSThe price of baby formula just set a dubious new record FOR SUBSCRIBERSDemocrats skeptical Trump wants to work with them after elevating Stephen MillerFOR SUBSCRIBERSLatino groups’ first demand of the new Congress: Subpoena Stephen MillerFOR SUBSCRIBERSHow a concerned mother says she helped rescue a missing Utah teen held captive in Oregon FOR SUBSCRIBERSPentagon threatens to ‘physically’ remove reporters if they ‘get out of line’FOR SUBSCRIBERSThe House districts that remain un...