ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Jack Sabàto, the son of Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen and former "General Hospital" star Antonio Sabàto Jr., was taken into custody Monday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Alaska, according to TMZ.com.
A representative for the Anchorage Correctional Complex told TMZ.com that Jack faces two counts: vacating the site of a collision that caused injury or death, and departing from an accident scene without rendering aid to an injured individual. He remained jailed as of the outlet's Tuesday report and had a court appearance set for that same day, Tuesday, November 10.
The underlying investigation began early Monday, when Anchorage police were summoned by reports of a man who was unresponsive, Alaska's News Source reported. Officers arrived to find the man deceased at the location. Detectives concluded a vehicle had hit him and then left the area, and they subsequently tracked down a Chevrolet Tahoe that they believe was involved, leading to Jack's arrest.
Antonio Sabàto Jr. addressed the situation in comments to TMZ.com, stating, "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." He also indicated that he had not yet been able to communicate with his son.
The arrest places a national spotlight on Anchorage authorities' handling of the case as it moves through the local court system. No further details about the victim or the circumstances of the collision have been released.
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