Sara Burack Hit-and-Run Arrest – NBC New York
- A 32-year-old woman from virginia is in custody, charged with leaving the scene of a vehicle death, a felony, after the hit-and-run that killed Sara Burack, 40, Southampton...
- Authorities said Burack was struck near Villa Paul restaurant around 3 a.m.
- Jeff Kirby, a local resident, questioned why Burack was walking along Montauk Highway so late, noting that businesses in the area were closed.
A Virginia woman is in custody following the tragic hit-and-run death of sara Burack, a reality TV personality and real estate agent, in Hampton Bays. Authorities charged the 32-year-old with felony leaving the scene of a vehicle death after Burack was found on Montauk Highway.The community is reeling,and discussions surrounding pedestrian safety are underway.Witnesses express shock and share details about Burack’s life and the circumstances leading to the incident near Villa Paul restaurant, where the driver fled. News Directory 3 reports the ongoing inquiry, which promises further details as they become available, including insights into what led to Burack’s untimely passing, and the suspect awaits arraignment. Discover what’s next in this developing story.
Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Death of Reality TV Realtor Sara burack
Updated June 21, 2025
A 32-year-old woman from virginia is in custody, charged with leaving the scene of a vehicle death, a felony, after the hit-and-run that killed Sara Burack, 40, Southampton Town police reported Friday. burack, a realtor known for her appearances on Netflix’s “Million Dollar Beach House,” was found dead early Thursday morning on Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays.
Authorities said Burack was struck near Villa Paul restaurant around 3 a.m. The driver fled the scene. The incident has left the community in mourning and seeking answers.
Jeff Kirby, a local resident, questioned why Burack was walking along Montauk Highway so late, noting that businesses in the area were closed.
Burack, who had transitioned from her real estate career about a year ago, frequented the Southampton Library, according to Neil Szczygil. “I no she was kind of going through a hard time living out here, not really having a place to go, so she was at the library a lot,” Szczygil said.
The incident is under investigation. The hit-and-run has shocked the community, prompting discussions about pedestrian safety and the circumstances surrounding Burack’s death. The real estate community is also mourning the loss of a well-known figure.
“This was an amazing person, loved by so many peopel,” Paulette Corsair, a friend of Burack, said. “She was a genuine good person who did good and helped others.”
Corsair, who was with Burack’s family at the hospital, confirmed that Burack died from traumatic brain injuries sustained in the crash.The direction Burack was traveling at the time of the accident remains unclear.
What’s next
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more details as they become available. The suspect is awaiting arraignment.