Southampton police have arrested a 32-year-old woman from Virginia for the fatal hit-and-run that killed Sara Burack, a real estate agent and star of Netflix’s ‘Million Dollar Beach House’. The arrest followed a manhunt for the driver who struck Burack on June 19, and the suspect faces a class D felony charge with a potential four-year prison sentence. The incident occurred along Montauk Highway, near the Villa Paul Restaurant, where Burack was found unconscious and later transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. She had suffered extensive brain injuries, a fractured skull, and various brain bleeds, and was revived but placed on life support.
Burack was a prominent figure in the real estate industry, known for her appearances on popular shows like ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ and ‘Selling the Hamptons’. She was also deeply involved in philanthropy, co-chairing galas and black-tie events to raise funds for various causes. A close family friend shared the tragedy with Fox News Digital, describing Burack as a ‘great person’ and a ‘hard worker’ whose life was dedicated to real estate. The friend also mentioned that Burack was with her mother and sister at the hospital before her death, emphasizing the personal impact of the loss on her family.
The arrest of Amanda Kempton, the accused driver, has brought closure to the ongoing investigation. While details about the vehicle and specific circumstances of the collision remain undisclosed, the police have confirmed that Kempton was arraigned on the charges on Saturday. The emotional toll on the community and the ongoing grief of Burack’s loved ones highlight the tragic nature of the incident, which has sparked discussions about road safety and the need for vigilant driver behavior in the Hamptons area.