Former Ohio State football player, Kirk Barton, has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after a fatal car crash in Dublin, Ohio. The incident occurred on June 21 when Barton, suspected of driving at a high speed, collided with a Lexus, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Ethan Wence Perry at the scene.
Barton, a former offensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes, was driving a pickup truck when the crash occurred. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later taken into custody by the Dublin Police Department. The city announced intentions to charge Barton with one count of aggravated vehicular homicide.
Following the crash, roads in the area were temporarily closed before reopening later in the morning. Barton is set to appear at the Franklin County Municipal Court on June 23 for the offense of aggravated vehicular homicide. He has a history of traffic offenses, according to court records.
Barton, who had a successful college football career and briefly played in the NFL, now faces serious legal consequences for his involvement in the tragic incident.
