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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Star Dies at 40 After Tragic Hit-and-Run in the Hamptons
Netflix Star Dies at 40 After Tragic Hit-and-Run in the Hamptons originally appeared on Parade. Netflix star Sara Burack has died at the age of 40 after a hit-and-run in the Hamptons, and the police have asked the public to come forward with any information regarding the accident. Burack, who appeared on Netflix's Million Dollar Beach House, was discovered on June 19 near Villa Paul Restaurant on Montauk Highway at around 3 a.m. after someone placed a call to 9-1-1. The caller reported seeing a woman lying unconscious by the side of the road, according to The Mirror. When officials arrived at the scene, they found Burack unconscious and with injuries that were consistent with being struck by a moving vehicle. She was taken to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The outlet reported that the driver fled the scene. Southampton Town Police Detectives and a New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit, which investigated the scene, said that there have not been any witness statements or details about the car involved in the accident at the time of publication, per Dan's Papers. Burack worked as a luxury real estate agent with Nest Seekers International in New York, and she focused on properties in both Manhattan and the Hamptons. In 2020, Burack sat down with to talk about the series and her life as a real estate broker. '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,' Burack said at the time. '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.' When asked about the Netflix show, Burack responded, '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 pre-COVID. With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!' Netflix Star Dies at 40 After Tragic Hit-and-Run in the Hamptons first appeared on Parade on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Mint
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Sara Burack? Netflix star and luxury property broker killed in tragic Hamptons hit-and-run crash
Netflix reality star and luxury property broker Sara Burack has died after a hit-and-run crash in the Hamptons. The 40-year-old, known for her role in 'Million Dollar Beach House', was struck early Thursday morning on Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. According to Southampton Town Police, a bystander called 911 just before 3am to report an 'injured woman' near Villa Paul Restaurant. Officers arrived to find Burack unconscious and lying in the road. She was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Police have launched a manhunt for the driver, who fled the scene. No details about the suspect or the vehicle have yet been released. Burack rose to fame on 'Million Dollar Beach House', a Netflix series that followed real estate agents competing to sell luxury homes in the Hamptons. She once described the show as offering a look at 'summer in the Hamptons' beyond just 'beautiful multimillion-dollar beach and estates'. She added, 'With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!' A former agent for Nest Seekers International, Burack was well known in the New York City and Hamptons real estate scene. She had discovered her love for the industry after managing a summer house. 'I have always been intrigued by real estate projects,' she said. Burack worked between the city and the Hamptons, often helping buyers looking for a 'getaway' or 'investment' home. 'Buyers go all out with these homes!' she once noted.
Daily Record
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix star killed in horror hit-and-run as police hunt driver
Police are hunting the driver who left Million Dollar Beach House star Sara Burack for dead. A former star of Netflix's Million Dollar Beach House has tragically died after being struck in a hit-and-run in New York. Sara Burack, 40, was hit by a vehicle in the early hours of Thursday morning in Hampton Bays. The driver fled the scene and, as of Thursday night, has yet to be traced. A police investigation remains ongoing. Sara's body was found just before 3am on Montauk Highway, near the Villa Paul Restaurant. A 911 caller reported seeing a woman lying in the road. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and found her unconscious, with injuries consistent with being hit by a car. She was taken to hospital but died later that day, reports the Mirror. Sara made her name in the luxury property world as an agent for Nest Seekers International — the high-end firm featured in the Netflix reality show following brokers selling multi-million-dollar beach homes in the Hamptons. Although she left the firm over a year ago, colleagues said she remained close to many in the industry. Geoff Gifkins, Hamptons regional manager for Nest Seekers, said: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. This is a tremendous loss.' Friend and fellow agent Paulette Corsair paid tribute to Sara's kindness and dedication. 'She was an amazing person who really cared for people,' she said. 'A hardworking agent who was loved by many and deeply close to her family.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Before entering real estate, Sara worked in her family's construction and materials business. In interviews, she spoke of her passion for property and how a stint as a summer house manager inspired her career switch. Speaking ahead of Million Dollar Beach House's release, Sara said viewers would be drawn into the glamorous Hamptons lifestyle — from luxury estates to yacht parties and polo matches. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward, as friends, colleagues and family grieve the loss of a woman remembered for her warmth, drive and generosity.
