'I couldn't stop crying': Local college student injured in floor collapse at Clemson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A homecoming party turned into a terrifying scene as a floor at a Clemson University fraternity collapsed and students fell through to a basement below.

Clemson freshman and Charlotte native Kenya Livingston was one of these students.

"There was just blood all over the floor and there were people yelling 'Help me, I can't move, I can't feel my leg.' It was really scary," Livingston said.

Livingston is one of 30 people who were hurt during homecoming weekend two weeks ago.

She was trapped under people and debris when the floor collapsed.

"As people kept falling, my head kept kitting the concrete," Livingston said. "I couldn't stop crying and when I fell, I lost my phone and wanted to call my mom."

Livingston suffered two broken bones in her face, a concussion, and a sprained ankle. But those injuries are especially devastating because Livingston is part of the track and field team.

Livingston is on a full scholarship to run track at Clemson University and was second in the nation for high jump.

Now, her freshman season will start without her, which was hard news to break to her coach.

"I just felt like I really disappointed him because now I can't do anything. I'm out for athletics," Livingston said.

Officials still do not know why the floor crumbled.

Attorney Clair Campbell represents Livingston and is looking at anyone involved in building the structure, inspections, and even the fraternity.

"We are investigating along with the City of Clemson, Building Standards is involved. They've got a structural engineer going out to try to figure out what the heck happened."

Campbell said the case will not end quickly.

"You've got to look at the long-term effects. Is she going to be able to hop back on the track and field circuit and get back to the top of her game. She was second in the country. Clemson recruited her. Is she going to be that girl again," Campbell said.

Campbell said Clemson University likely will not face any lawsuits because the party was not on campus.

Livingston will see a doctor on Friday for her concussion. She is studying nursing and has not been able to attend classes since the floor collapse. Livingston said she is worried about all the work she will have to make up.

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