In a stunning breakthrough, Southampton Town Police have apprehended the driver suspected of fatally striking Sara Burack, a prominent luxury real estate broker, in a devastating hit-and-run in Hampton Bays, New York. Amanda Kempton, a 32-year-old Virginia resident, was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, and charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, a class D felony that carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison. The arrest marks a pivotal moment in a case that has shaken the tight-knit Hamptons community and left many mourning the loss of a vibrant and successful woman.
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The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Montauk Highway near Villa Paul Restaurant. Burack, 40, was found unconscious on the roadway, her life hanging in the balance. Despite being rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries, leaving behind a legacy of ambition, charm, and real estate prowess. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the vehicle involved in the alleged hit-and-run, keeping the investigation tightly under wraps.
Kempton is set to face arraignment on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as the community grapples with the senseless loss of a beloved figure. Sources such as the New York Post, News 12, and Dan’s Papers reported the arrest, while PEOPLE reached out to Southampton Town Police for further comment but received no immediate response.
A Star of Real Estate and Reality TV
Sara Burack was no stranger to the spotlight. A Southampton resident, she gained recognition through her appearance on Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House, where her charisma and expertise in luxury real estate captivated audiences. As a former agent with Nest Seekers International, Burack made her mark in the competitive markets of The Hamptons and New York City. Her journey into real estate was deeply personal, rooted in her family’s commercial construction material sales business, where she honed her skills before transitioning to property management and brokerage.
In a 2020 interview with Hamptons.com, Burack shared her passion for the industry: “My family has a commercial construction material sales business that I spent many years of my life working for. I have always been intrigued by real estate projects and decided to become a broker after my experience as a summer property manager in the summer house I would rent.” She added, “I have been spending half the year in the Hamptons for the past 11 years. It was only natural to turn my love for real estate into a blossoming career.”
Her drive and dedication paid off, earning her a reputation as a powerhouse in the luxury market. According to Greater Long Island, Burack’s success as a broker was matched only by her love for the Hamptons, where she had built a life over more than a decade.
A Community in Mourning
The news of Burack’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through Southampton and beyond. Friends, colleagues, and fans have taken to social media to express their grief, remembering her as a dynamic woman whose warmth and professionalism left an indelible mark. As the investigation continues, many are hopeful that Kempton’s arrest will bring some measure of justice for Burack’s family and loved ones.
While the details of the hit-and-run remain scarce, the arrest of Amanda Kempton has provided a glimmer of closure in a case that has gripped the region. As the legal process unfolds, the Hamptons community remains united in honoring the memory of Sara Burack—a woman whose life was cut short but whose legacy will endure.