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Former Ohio State Lineman Kirk Barton Charged With Aggravated Vehicular Homicide After Dublin Crash

His arraignment is scheduled for June 23 in Franklin County Municipal Court following his detention at the county jail.

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Kirk Barton, a former Ohio State football player, was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after a fatal crash in Dublin.
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Overview

  • Barton allegedly drove a Ford F-150 Raptor at high speed into a Lexus on West Bridge Street around 3 a.m. on June 21, killing 24-year-old Ethan Perry.
  • He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was released from Riverside Methodist Hospital into Dublin police custody before being booked at Franklin County Jail.
  • Authorities have charged the 40-year-old with second-degree aggravated vehicular homicide for operating under the influence.
  • He is due to appear for arraignment at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at Franklin County Municipal Court.
  • Court records show Barton’s past legal issues include a 2018 felony assault arrest and multiple traffic offenses in Franklin County.