Former Ohio State Player Kirk Barton Charged Vehicular Manslaughter Dublin Crash

Kirk Barton, a former Ohio State offensive lineman and 2007 first-team All-American, faces aggravated vehicular manslaughter charges following a fatal car crash in Dublin, Ohio. The crash occurred early morning when Barton was driving a Ford F-150 Raptor at a high rate of speed and collided with a Lexus, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Ethan Perry. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken into police custody with no bond, awaiting arraignment. Barton has a history of traffic violations and prior OVI-related charges, including a 2017 incident that led to a license suspension. Since retiring from football, Barton has been involved in multiple controversies, including a 2022 ban from Ohio State for unauthorized access to the football video system and a 2018 assault charge. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with impairment believed to be a factor.