The driver suspected of killing 40-year-old real estate agent Sara Burack in a hit-and-run incident in Hampton Bays, New York, has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, a Class D felony. This charge carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison.
Details of the Incident
Amanda Kempton, 32, from Virginia, was arrested on Friday, June 20, following the tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 19, around 2:45 a.m. Burack, a luxury real estate agent known for her appearance in the Netflix series Million Dollar Beach House, was struck while walking near Montauk Highway near the Villa Paul Restaurant in Southampton. The real estate agent was found unconscious at the scene and was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Kempton was arraigned on Saturday, June 21, but details about the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run have not yet been publicly released. Southampton Town Police have not disclosed further information on the vehicle at this time.
About Sara Burack
Sara Burack was well-known in The Hamptons as a successful luxury real estate broker and a former agent with Nest Seekers International, a firm operating in both The Hamptons and New York City. A long-time resident of Southampton, Burack had a deep connection to the area, having spent half the year in The Hamptons for over a decade.
In a 2020 interview with Hamptons.com, Burack shared her journey into real estate. She stated, “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 went on to explain that her family’s commercial construction material sales business played a significant role in sparking her interest in real estate. Burack’s career in luxury real estate quickly blossomed, cementing her as a familiar name in The Hamptons’ competitive real estate market.
The Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Kempton was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, which is a serious crime, particularly in incidents where fatal injuries are involved. The police are continuing their investigation into the crash, and Kempton is scheduled to face further legal proceedings in connection with the hit-and-run. The investigation remains open as authorities work to gather more details surrounding the incident.
Burack’s tragic death has left many in the real estate community in The Hamptons grieving her loss. Her presence in the industry and contributions to local real estate development are deeply missed.
The hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Sara Burack has raised awareness of the importance of accountability for drivers involved in accidents, especially those who flee the scene of a collision. As legal proceedings move forward, the community is left mourning the loss of a passionate and successful professional who had made a significant impact on the luxury real estate market in The Hamptons.
