• Amanda Kempton, 32, was arrested for the hit-and-run death of realtor Sara Burack in Hampton Bays.
• Burack, a Netflix Million Dollar Beach House star, was struck and left unconscious on Montauk Highway.
• The community expressed outrage over the driver fleeing the scene and demands justice for the beloved agent.

Arrest Made After Tragic Hit-and-Run That Killed Star Realtor Sara Burack

The peaceful charm of the Hamptons shattered this week when news spread that beloved luxury real estate agent Sara Burack died in a hit-and-run. The 40-year-old, known for her sharp business sense and her role on Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House, lay unconscious early Thursday morning on Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. A vehicle struck her and left her for dead near the well-known Villa Paul restaurant.

Just a day after the shocking incident, authorities arrested a suspect: Amanda Kempton, 32, from Virginia. The Southampton Town Police Department confirmed they took Kempton into custody on Friday and charged her with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death—a class D felony that could send her to prison for up to four years.

A Day of Tension Ends in a Breakthrough

The arrest came after an intense manhunt that gripped the quiet East End community. For nearly 24 hours, police scoured the scene, questioned witnesses, and reviewed limited surveillance footage. Residents waited anxiously, heartbroken over Sara’s death and furious that the person responsible had vanished without a trace.

No information was initially released about the vehicle involved, only deepening the mystery and public frustration. Many feared the driver might escape justice altogether.

But by Friday afternoon, that fear turned to relief—at least temporarily—when the police announced Kempton’s arrest. How investigators tracked her down remains unclear, and officials haven’t released further details about her background, how she ended up in the Hamptons, or what led her to flee the crash scene.

Still, the arrest has brought a wave of emotional responses from the community—ranging from grief to rage to cautious gratitude.

Public Anger and a Demand for Justice

While Sara’s loved ones and colleagues mourn her loss, many are voicing outrage over the circumstances of her death.

She lay on the side of the road like trash. Who does that to another human being?” a local shop owner said, tears welling up. “The Hamptons might look beautiful, but what happened here was anything but.”

The community feels shaken to its core that someone could hit a pedestrian and just drive away without helping. “How can you hit someone and not stop? That’s not only illegal—it’s cruel,” another resident wrote on social media. Scores of comments shared the same demand: justice must come quickly and firmly.

Kempton faces a serious felony charge, but many think it’s not enough. “Four years? That’s it?” one furious comment read. “Her life was worth so much more than that.

A Community Remembers Sara

Burack wasn’t just a realtor. She was a familiar face in the community, known for her infectious energy, charitable spirit, and dedication to her clients. A former star on Million Dollar Beach House, she brought glamour to the job—but also grit. She was hands-on, savvy, and had a reputation for treating clients like family.

Her death has left a gaping hole in the Hamptons real estate world and beyond. Friends, colleagues, and even clients have shared memories of her professionalism and kindness. Some remembered her fierce ambition. Others spoke of her generosity and warmth.

“She made you feel like you mattered, even in a world obsessed with money and status,” one fellow agent said. “She had the biggest heart.”

Now, flowers and candles sit outside the Montauk Highway stretch where she was found. And online, the hashtag #JusticeForSara has been shared thousands of times.

The Road Ahead

Amanda Kempton’s arrest is only the beginning of what could be a long legal battle. As investigators continue their work, the focus now shifts to the courtroom, where family and friends will look for accountability—and maybe, some sense of peace.

Sara’s loved ones are planning a public memorial to celebrate her life and legacy. But even as tributes pour in, the question lingers: Why did this happen? And why did the driver run?

For a woman who spent her life building homes, helping others find comfort and security, it is a cruel twist that her own final moments were marked by abandonment and violence.

Still, the community she helped build is standing strong. They are determined to honor Sara not just with flowers and tears—but with justice.