Who is Matt Lauer’s daughter Romy – who did a ‘hit and run’ in the Hamptons?

STORYFaye Bradley

Sep 5 , 2024

Matt Lauer’s daughter Romy is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Photos: WireImage, @romylauer/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

The daughter of former Today show host Matt Lauer reportedly crashed her car into a fence in the Hamptons, then fled the scene in July

Matt Lauer’s daughter Romy has landed herself in legal trouble …

Romy Lauer is 20 years old. Photo: @romylauer/Instagram

According to new findings obtained by US media, the 20-year-old college student crashed her car into a fence and a sign in the Hamptons during the July Fourth weekend – and fled the scene, only to leave behind her number plate.

Romy Lauer is the daughter of TV host Matt Lauer. Photo: @romylauer/Instagram

Sources said that the plate had fallen off her Jeep Wrangler as she crashed, allowing the police to recover it and identify Romy.

Romy Lauer is getting help from lawyer Edward Burke Jr after crashing her car and driving away from the scene over July 4th weekend. Photo: @romylauer/Instagram

US media reports that Romy has been issued a summons for leaving the scene of the accident and adds that lawyer Edward Burke Jr – who’s previously worked with celeb clients such as Justin Timberlake – is “currently involved in the case and resolving this for Ms. Lauer”.

Here’s what we know about Romy Lauer:

Who are Romy Lauer’s parents?

Romy is the eldest daughter of former Today show host Matt Lauer and his ex-wife, Annette Roque. They also share Jack, 23, and Thijs, 17.