Antonio Sabato Jr asks for privacy after son arrested in fatal Alaska crash
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr has requested privacy following the arrest of his son Jack Sabato for a fatal hit-and-run in Anchorage, Alaska, on November 9.
Arrest and charges filed quickly
Police arrested 32-year-old Jack Sabato at about noon on November 10 after he struck pedestrian Carl Simmonds. The incident occurred near the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and Debarr Road early that morning. Investigators allege Sabato hit the man and kept driving away instead of stopping to help. He now faces a felony charge for leaving the scene without assisting the injured victim. A separate misdemeanor charge covers leaving the scene after an accident resulting in death or injury.
Suspect claims fear drove him
Charging documents state Sabato told officers he hit an animal and fled because he lacked insurance. He claimed fear prevented him from stopping to check on the victim at the scene. Anchorage police and fire medics responded to the call for an unresponsive man at 5:48 a.m. Simmonds was pronounced dead immediately after being struck by the Chevrolet Tahoe. Officers located the vehicle later that day before making the arrest of the driver.
Family issues public statement online
Sabato posted a message on X asking for thoughts and prayers as the case unfolds. He stated his family is navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter right now. His priority remains the well-being of his children while he faces these difficult legal proceedings. The actor expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the man who tragically lost his life.
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