Virginia Madsen, Antonio Sabàto Jr.'s son arrested in Alaska in connection with fatal hit-and-run

The son of actors Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabàto, Jr. has been arrested in Alaska and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

Jack Antonio Sabàto, 32, was arrested Monday in Anchorage, according to police.

He faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident without assisting the injured and a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death, according to court documents obtained by ABC News. 

Sabàto remains in jail and is scheduled to appear in court again on Thursday.

ABC News has reached out to the Alaska Public Defender Agency office for comment.

According to police, at 5:48 a.m. on Nov. 9, officers discovered an unresponsive adult male at an intersection in Anchorage. The man, later identified as 42-year-old Carl Simmonds, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police said the preliminary investigation showed Simmons was "struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene."

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Later on Nov. 9, police said they located the suspect vehicle, a Chevrolet Tahoe, and arrested Sabàto, who was allegedly the vehicle's driver.

Sabàto is the only child of Madsen, an Oscar-nominated actress best known for her roles in movies including "Sideways" and TV shows including "Designated Survivor," and Sabato Jr., a soap star best known for his roles on "General Hospital" and "Melrose Place."

The younger Sabàto appeared with his parents on red carpets as a child, including a screening for "War of the Worlds" in 2005.

Sabàto Jr. shared a statement on Instagram Wednesday, writing, "At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter."

"As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family," he continued, later adding, "I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well."

Sabàto Jr. ended his statement by writing, "We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding and respect for the privacy of everyone affected."

Representatives for Madsen did not immediately reply to ABC News' request for comment.