Who Is Amanda Kempton? Virginia Woman Who Mowed Down Beloved Real Estate Agent Sara Burack Arrested After Manhunt

A 32-year-old Virginia woman was arrested on Friday in connection with a hit-and-run incident in the Hamptons that led to the death of a prominent real estate agent who appeared on the popular Netflix show “Million Dollar Beach House.”

Amanda Kempton was charged with fleeing the scene of a car crash in connection to the hit-and-run death of “Million Dollar Beach House” star Sara Burack, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Burack, 40, a real estate agent and former reality TV star, was hit by a vehicle just before 3:00 a.m. on Montauk Highway near the Villa Paul Restaurant in Hampton Bays, New York, and was killed immediately.

Suspect Finally Arrested

The prominent real estate agent, known for dealing in luxury properties, was found unconscious by police early Thursday on Montauk Highway near the Villa Paul restaurant, authorities said.

It remains unclear what kind of vehicle hit Burack, leaving her at the roadside to die.

Kempton was scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on the charges Saturday.

The investigation at the scene was being conducted by detectives from the Southampton Town Police and the New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit, according to local outlet 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.”

Shocking Death

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 Hamptons.com.

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 Hamptons.com. “With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!”