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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Ex-NFL player Kirk Barton charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash in Ohio
Former NFL player Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide relating to a fatal crash in Ohio on Saturday morning. The 40-year-old, who played guard for the Chicago Bears, is accused of driving a Ford pickup truck 'at a high rate of speed' eastbound on U.S. Route 33 near Dublin around 3am. According to NBC4, Barton then entered Historic Dublin and collided with a Lexus on West Bridge Street. He was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road before the crash. The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton was released from hospital into police custody after suffering some non-life threatening injuries in the smash. Police at the scene claimed he had slurred speech and his breath smelt of alcohol. It's also alleged that Barton couldn't answer basic questions and admitted he had been drinking before the incident. Barton has been charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular homicide. He is due to be arraigned on Monday. On June 15, Barton's wife Kim posted a Father's Day message to her husband on Instagram. It appears the couple share three young sons. She wrote: 'The boys and I are so thankful for you. What a great year and an even better one on deck. We hope you have the best day ever. Love you to the moon and back'. Barton played college football at Ohio State from 2003 to 2007. He was drafted by the Bears with the 247th pick of the 2008 NFL Draft. He made just one appearance for the Bears and had spells with the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Former Perry High and Ohio State football player Kirk Barton charged in deadly crash
Former Perry High and Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton faces aggravated vehicular manslaughter charges after a fatal crash early June 21 in Dublin. Barton, 40, of Lewis Center, is accused of speeding in the early-morning crash that killed Ethan Wence Perry, 24, address unknown, according to a post on the City of Dublin's website. Police received a report of the crash shortly before 3 a.m. Barton was driving a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup eastbound on U.S. 33 before he crashed into Perry's westbound Lexus on West Bridge Street, just west of Franklin Street, the city said. Perry died at the scene. The city says the initial police investigation indicates that Barton was speeding at the time of the crash, but police have not said how fast they suspect Barton of driving. The crash shuttered West Bridge Street and North High Street for hours. The roads reopened about 7 hours after the crash. Police took Barton into custody and transferred him to the Franklin County Jail, where he remained as of 1 p.m. June 21 with no bond. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance on June 23 in Franklin County Municipal Court. Barton was an offensive lineman for the Buckeyes from 2003-2007 and started at right tackle for four seasons. He is a 2003 graduate of Perry High School. He earned first-team All-American honors and was team captain for the 11-2 Big Ten championship-winning Ohio State team in 2007 before being drafted in the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the NFL draft. Barton has a history of traffic offenses, according to Franklin County Municipal Court records, including: Driving 81 mph along Interstate 270 on Feb. 23, 2022. He paid a $172 fine, according to court records. He pleaded down an operative vehicle while intoxicated charge to reckless operation and failure to stop after his Aug. 20, 2017, arrest in Columbus, court records say. He received a fine and a 180-day license suspension. On Feb. 3, 2010, he was arrested on suspicion of OVI. Court records show the charge was dismissed and he paid a small fine for a traffic violation. He paid a $150 fine after being cited for driving 70 mph in a 65-mph zone on Feb. 7, 2008, court records say. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ex Ohio State football player Kirk Barton charged in deadly car crash
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former NFL, Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton charged after fatal crash in Ohio
Former Chicago Bears draft pick Kirk Barton, shown here in 2008, has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash early Saturday in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Getty Images) Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash early Saturday in Dublin, Ohio, according to NBC4. According to the City of Dublin, Barton, 40, is suspected of driving a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck "at a high rate of speed" before entering Historic Dublin, where he crashed into a Lexus on West Bridge Street around 3 a.m. Advertisement The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, died on the scene, according to the city. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was eventually released from Riverside Methodist Hospital into Dublin Police custody, the city said. Barton was then moved to Franklin County Jail. NBC4 reported Saturday that Barton was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular homicide while operating a vehicle under the influence, according to Franklin County court records, which also show Barton has been charged with multiple traffic-related offenses in the past. Barton is scheduled for an arraignment Monday at 9 a.m., per NBC4. Advertisement Once a 2008 seventh-round NFL Draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Barton bounced around the league during his three-year pro career. In addition to the Bears, he also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Barton played at Ohio State from 2003-07. He earned first-team All-American honors at right tackle in 2007. That season, the Buckeyes went 11-2 and finished No. 5 in the AP Poll. Ohio State was ranked the No. 1 team in the country before losing the BCS championship to LSU 38-24.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton charged after fatal crash
Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash early Saturday in Dublin, Ohio. According to the City of Dublin, Barton, 40, is suspected of driving a Ford F150 Raptor pickup track "at a high rate of speed" before entering Historic Dublin, where he crashed into a Lexus on West Bridge Street around 3 a.m. Advertisement The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, died on the scene, according to the city. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was eventually released from Riverside Methodist Hospital into Dublin Police custody, the city said. Barton was then moved to Franklin County Jail. NBC4 reported Saturday that Barton was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular homicide while operating a vehicle under the influence, according to Franklin County court records, which also show Barton has been charged with multiple traffic-related offenses in the past. Barton is scheduled for an arraignment Monday at 9 a.m., per NBC4. Advertisement Once a 2008 seventh-round NFL Draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Barton bounced around the league during his three-year pro career. In addition to the Bears, he also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Barton played at Ohio State from 2003-07. He earned first-team All-American honors at right tackle in 2007. That season, the Buckeyes went 11-2 and finished No. 5 in the AP Poll. Ohio State was ranked the No. 1 team in the country before losing the BCS Championship to LSU 38-24.
