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Athens Police Investigate Rambler Fall of Kristin Sargent

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC · How we work

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Georgia senior Kristin Sargent fell from an eighth-floor window at The Rambler on Sept. 26, 2026.
The fall occurred around 7:30 p.m. at 558 W. Broad St., Athens.
She was rescued near the courtyard pool, conscious but seriously injured with broken bones.
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating, but no safety-limiter failure has been confirmed.
The Rambler reminded residents windows have limiters, noting a bench cushioned the fall.

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Story summary

Georgia senior Kristin Sargent fell from an eighth-floor window at The Rambler on Sept. 26, 2026.
The fall occurred around 7:30 p.m. at 558 W. Broad St., Athens.
She was rescued near the courtyard pool, conscious but seriously injured with broken bones.
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating, but no safety-limiter failure has been confirmed.
The Rambler reminded residents windows have limiters, noting a bench cushioned the fall.