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New York Post
39 minutes ago
- New York Post
Driver who mowed down beloved real estate agent Sara Burack in Hamptons hit-and-run arrested after manhunt
A 32-year-old Virginia woman was busted Friday in the Hamptons hit-and-run death of a hot-shot real estate agent who starred on Netflix's popular 'Million Dollar Beach House.' Amanda Kempton was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, a class D felony punishable by up to four years in prison, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. The arrest followed a manhunt for the motorist who mowed down 40-year-old Sara Burack in Hampton Bays. The prominent real estate agent, who specialized in high-end properties, was found unconscious by cops on the Montauk Highway near Villa Paul restaurant early Thursday, police said. It was unclear what type of vehicle struck Burack, leaving her to die on the side of the road. Kempton was set to be arraigned on the charges Saturday. Police are looking for the driver who struck Sara Burack, 40, and killed her in a hit-and-run incident in the Hamptons. Brian Zak/NY Post The department and the New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit were investigating the scene, local outlet Dan's Paper reported. Burack competed against other ritzy real estate agents on the Netflix reality show 'Million Dollar Beach House' in 2022. She previously worked for Nest Seekers International, a real estate agency for upscale properties in Manhattan and the Hamptons, but left the agency more than a year ago, Newsday reported. The beloved agent had a generous spirit and was known for her fundraising in New York City, close family friend and fellow realtor Paulette Corsair told Newsday. 'I want people to remember she was an amazing person who really cared for people. She was a hardworking real estate agent who was there for others. She was loved greatly by her friends and a close family.' Burack cut her teeth in her family's commercial construction and material sales business for years before jumping into the competitive luxury real estate market. '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 told Before the show's release, Burack promised that 'Million Dollar Beach House' would take viewers inside the lavish life of the rich-and-aspiring famous in the seaside enclave. 'Viewers will be taken into the world of the Hamptons where they will see not only beautiful multimillion-dollar beach homes and estates, but will be shown summer in the Hamptons,' she told 'With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!'
International Business Times
5 hours ago
- International Business Times
Who Was Sara Burack? Prominent Real Estate Agent Who Was Featured on Netflix's 'Million Dollar Beach House' Killed in Hit-and-Run in Hamptons
A prominent real estate agent, who specialized in luxury properties and appeared on the popular Netflix series "Million Dollar Beach House", was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Hamptons on Thursday afternoon, according to police and media reports. Sara Burack, 40, was found unresponsive by police officers on a road in Hampton Bays just before 3 p.m., police said, as reported by Newsday. The driver who hit and killed her fled the scene and has not yet been identified or arrested. The investigation at the scene was conducted by detectives from the Southampton Town Police and the New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit, according to Dan's Papers. Police Clueless About Suspect Police have not yet identified any witnesses or obtained details about the vehicle involved in the incident that hit Burack and left her dying on the road, according to Dan's Papers. Burack was featured on a Netflix reality series that showcased competitive real estate agents going head-to-head in the luxury market. "The competition is fierce — and the drama undeniable — as a group of young and hungry agents try to seal the deal on luxury listings in the Hamptons," according to the show's description on Netflix's website. Burack earlier worked as a real estate agent with Nest Seekers International, a firm specializing in high-end properties in Manhattan and the Hamptons, according to Newsday. Although she left the company over a year ago, she remained in contact, Geoff Gifkins, the Hamptons regional manager for Nest Seekers, told the outlet. "Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends," Gifkins said in a message. "Please be kind and respectful as this is a tremendous loss to her parents and close friends." Friends and Family Devastated Paulette Corsair, a real estate agent and longtime family friend, told Newsday that Burack will be remembered for her kindness and her efforts in raising funds for causes in New York City. "I want people to remember she was an amazing person who really cared for people," Corsair told Newsday. "She was a hardworking real estate agent who was there for others. She was loved greatly by her friends and a close family." Burack shared in an interview that her family owned a commercial construction and materials supply business, where she worked for several years before moving into the high-end luxury real estate industry. "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 told Before to the show's release, Burack referred to "Million Dollar Beach House" as a glimpse into the extravagant lifestyles of the wealthy and those aiming for fame in the upscale seaside enclave. "Viewers will be taken into the world of the Hamptons where they will see not only beautiful multimillion-dollar beach homes and estates, but will be shown summer in the Hamptons," she told "With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!"
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Netflix star, 40, killed in hit-and-run as cops plead for information on driver
Sara Burack, a former luxury real estate agent and reality TV personality, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in Hampton Bays early Thursday morning Former luxury real estate agent, Sara Burack, who was known for her appearance on Netflix 's Million Dollar Beach House, died Thursday after being struck in a hit-and-run in Hampton Bays, New York. Sara was just 40-years-old at the time of her death. It has been reported the driver fled the scene and has not yet been identified. As of Thursday evening, the investigation remains ongoing. Burack's body was discovered shortly before 3 a.m. on Montauk Highway near Villa Paul Restaurant. A 911 caller reported seeing a woman lying in the road. Officers arrived to find her unconscious, with injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle. She was taken to hospital but died later that day. Burack had once been part of the high-end property firm Nest Seekers International, which operates in both Manhattan and the Hamptons. Her time with the company included being featured in the Netflix series that followed a team of ambitious young brokers chasing multimillion-dollar listings in the competitive Hamptons market. 'The competition is fierce - and the drama undeniable - as a group of young and hungry agents try to seal the deal on luxury listings in the Hamptons,' reads the show's description on Netflix. Although she left Nest Seekers over a year ago, Burack remained in contact with former colleagues. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends,' said Geoff Gifkins, the firm's Hamptons regional manager. 'Please be kind and respectful as this is a tremendous loss to her parents and close friends.' Real estate agent Paulette Corsair, a longtime friend of the Burack family, shared heartfelt memories of Sara's compassion and commitment to her community. 'She was an amazing person who really cared for people,' Corsair told Newsday. 'She was a hardworking real estate agent who was there for others. She was loved greatly by her friends and a close family.' Before turning to high-end real estate, Burack spent years working in her family's commercial construction and materials business. In an interview with she spoke about her path into the luxury market. '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 explained. Ahead of Million Dollar Beach House's release, Burack described the show as a window into a glamorous world. 'Viewers will be taken into the world of the Hamptons where they will see not only beautiful multimillion-dollar beach homes and estates, but will be shown summer in the Hamptons,' she told 'With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!' As police continue searching for the driver responsible, friends and former colleagues are left mourning the sudden loss Sara.
