University of Georgia student survives 8-story fall from window

ATHENS, GA — A University of Georgia student remained hospitalized Sept. 29 after falling from an eighth-floor window at an off-campus apartment complex near the school, authorities said.

The student fell Sept. 26 at The Rambler Athens, a student housing complex, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. The student, identified as 21-year-old Kristin Sargent, was dancing on a couch near an open window at about 7:57 p.m. local time when she fell from the eighth floor into the courtyard and pool area below.

Sargent was conscious and alert when first responders arrived, police confirmed to the Athens Banner-Herald, part of the USA TODAY Network. She was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Her father, Richard Sargent, told WSB-TV that she remains hospitalized in an intensive care unit and has suffered multiple injuries, including several broken bones.

The Athens Banner-Herald previously reported, citing a statement from police, that the student had been jumping and singing in the room before she fell into a window and through a screen. Others in the apartment complex witnessed the fall.

Authorities have determined that the incident was an accident and no charges are expected in connection with the fall. USA TODAY reached…

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