Tragedy struck Southampton, New York, when Sara Burack, a beloved reality star from Netflix’s “Million Dollar Beach House,” lost her life in a senseless hit-and-run.
On June 19, 2025, Burack was struck down along Montauk Highway near Villa Paul Restaurant, a devastating event that has shaken the tight-knit Hamptons community and her legion of fans from shows like HBO Max’s "Selling the Hamptons", Fox News reported.
The incident unfolded in the evening as Burack, a luxury real estate agent with NestSeekers International, was found unconscious at the scene. Emergency responders rushed her to Stony Brook University Hospital, but the outlook was grim from the start. She had suffered a fractured skull, extensive brain injuries, and multiple brain bleeds—horrific damage that no one should endure.
At the scene, Burack went into cardiac arrest, a terrifying moment for first responders who managed to revive her temporarily. She was placed on life support, clinging to hope, but the injuries proved too severe. It’s a stark reminder of how fragile life can be, especially when someone chooses to flee rather than face the consequences.
As a realtor, Burack wasn’t just closing deals; she was building a legacy in the Hamptons, a place she’d called home for half the year over the past decade. “I have always been intrigued by real estate projects,” she told Hamptons.com in 2020. Well, her passion was matched only by the heartbreak her loss has caused.
Burack also poured her heart into philanthropy, co-chairing galas and black-tie events in New York City for various causes. Friends remember her selflessness vividly. “She’s such a good person and would help anyone,” a close family friend and fellow NestSeekers realtor told Fox News Digital.
While the community mourned, Southampton police launched a manhunt for the driver who callously left Burack to suffer. On June 20, 2025, they arrested Amanda Kempton, a 32-year-old from Virginia, in connection with the tragedy. Turns out, actions do have consequences, even if some think they can just drive away from accountability.
Kempton now faces a serious charge: leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in a fatality, classified as a class D felony in New York. That charge carries a potential sentence of up to four years behind bars—a small price compared to the life taken, but a start toward justice. She was slated for arraignment on June 21, 2025, as the community watches closely.
The details of the vehicle involved remain under wraps, leaving some questions unanswered for now. But the arrest itself sends a message: you can’t outrun responsibility, no matter how far you drive. It’s a lesson some in our overly permissive culture might need to relearn.
Beyond her television fame, Burack was a force in luxury real estate, turning her fascination with properties into a thriving career. “It was only natural to turn my love for real estate into a blossoming career,” she once shared with Hamptons.com. Her drive was undeniable, a trait that modern society could use more of instead of endless excuses.
Her impact reached far beyond the Hamptons, touching lives through her charitable work at high-profile events. “She was just a great person… a hard worker,” her family friend told Fox News Digital. That kind of praise isn’t handed out lightly—it’s earned through grit and genuine care.
Burack’s story also reflects a personal journey, having worked in her family’s commercial construction material sales business before diving into real estate. “My family has a commercial construction material sales business that I spent many years of my life working for,” she explained to Hamptons.com. It’s the kind of grounded background that shaped her into the powerhouse she became.
As the legal process unfolds for Kempton, the focus remains on Burack’s memory and the void she leaves behind. Her dual role as a reality star and a realtor made her a public figure, but her kindness made her a friend to so many. In a world obsessed with fleeting trends, her substance stood out.
This tragedy also raises broader questions about personal responsibility on our roads. Hit-and-runs aren’t just accidents—they’re choices, often made by those who prioritize self-preservation over decency. Maybe it’s time for tougher laws to remind folks that fleeing the scene isn’t a victimless crime.
For now, Southampton mourns a bright light extinguished too soon, while justice takes its course. Sara Burack’s legacy, from her real estate triumphs to her charitable heart, will endure far longer than the cowardice of a hit-and-run. Let’s honor her by demanding accountability—and remembering that every life matters, no matter the cultural noise of the day.
