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28-06-2025
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‘Whole world shattered': Local mom speaks after son killed in OVI crash; former Buckeye charged
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Former Ohio State All American Kirk Barton is facing charges that he allegedly caused a deadly car crash while under the influence. The victim of the crash, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, has deep ties to the Greater Cleveland Area. His mother said she will not allow her son to become a forgotten footnote in the high-profile case. 'There will be a hole in my heart that will never close, it will never close,' Roslyn Perry told FOX 8. She said she was notified by police early Saturday morning that her son had been killed in a terrible accident in Dublin, Ohio, outside Columbus. 'At that point, my whole world shattered because my only baby was gone,' she said. Swimmer's body recovered from lake at Portage Lakes State Park: ODNR Investigators said Ethan Perry's car was slammed into by a speeding pickup truck driven by the 40-year-old Barton, who is a 2003 graduate of Massillon Perry High School and a four-year letterman for Ohio State between 2003 and 2007. Police said Barton admitted to officers that he had been drinking before the crash and he was arrested on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide. On Monday, Barton pleaded not guilty to the charge in Franklin County Municipal Court. 'I saw his mugshot and all he had was a black eye. He had a black eye, but my baby was dead,' said Roslyn Perry. The death of Ethan Perry stunned his family in the Greater Cleveland Area, where he spent his formative years. The family is upset about coverage of the deadly accident that focused on Barton's football career at Ohio State nearly 20 years ago. 'You hear them say, 'Ethan West Perry died at the scene. Barton was a football standout at Ohio State.' Who cares? That is not relevant, he killed my child,' Roslyn Perry said. She said she finds it disturbing that Barton has a history of run-ins with the law, including prior OVI arrests and a high-profile episode that investigators said was fueled by alcohol. It was in June 2018 when Barton was arrested after he refused to comply with sheriff's deputies, who responded to complaints about his behavior at a suburban Columbus bar. He was shown on body camera video slamming the sliding door of a taxi van on the arm of one of the deputies. Barton was initially charged with felonious assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Roslyn Perry questions how the 2018 case was disposed of without any severe consequences. 'I worked at Ohio State for almost five years, so I've seen it first-hand. It is privilege plain and simple,' she said. Witnesses describe apartment explosion that left 5 people in critical condition Ethan Perry's mother believes that privilege is continuing. Barton was released from jail after posting 10% of a $500,000 bond set by a judge on Monday. 'If this situation was turned around and Ethan killed this man, my son would still be sitting in jail today,' she said. As a condition of his bond, Barton is not allowed to drive and must wear an alcohol monitoring device. Meanwhile, funeral services for Ethan Perry will be held in Cleveland next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-06-2025
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Bond set for former Ohio State football player charged in fatal Dublin crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio State offensive lineman charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after a crash in Dublin on Saturday morning made his first court appearance on Monday. Kirk Barton, 40, was arraigned Monday morning in Franklin County Municipal Court, receiving a $500,000 cash surety bond. The ex-Buckeye football player cannot operate a vehicle or leave central Ohio. Barton's passport will be in the defense attorney's possession. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 1. Barton, of Lewis Center, is suspected of driving a Ford F150 Raptor pickup truck 'at a high rate of speed' eastbound on U.S. 33 before entering Historic Dublin just before 3 a.m. He then struck a Lexus on West Bridge Street, just west of Franklin Street, according to the City of Dublin. Police looking for pickup truck in connection to I-270 tanker fire in northeast Columbus Court documents show Barton was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road before the crash. After the crash, police said he had slurred speech, as well as an odor of alcohol from his breath. Barton reportedly couldn't answer basic questions and admitted to drinking alcohol before the crash, according to court documents. The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later released from a local hospital into police custody. Barton played for the Buckeyes from 2003 to 2007 and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. His professional career spanned only three years for seven different teams, playing in just one NFL regular season game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-06-2025
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Prayers Pouring In For Family Of Ohio State Football Legend
Prayers Pouring In For Family Of Ohio State Football Legend originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for the friends and family members of an Ohio State Buckeyes football legend. An ex-Ohio State Buckeyes football player was arrested early on Saturday morning, after being involved in a fatal car accident. Kirk Barton, an All-American offensive lineman at Ohio State in 2007, allegedly drove into another vehicle at a high rate of speed and killed the person in the other car. Advertisement Ethan Perry, 24, was pronounced dead on the scene. Barton was transported to the hospital for minor injuries before being released into police custody. He is now facing very serious charges. Ohio State State football/X "Barton, 40, of Lewis Center, is suspected of driving a Ford F150 Raptor pickup truck 'at a high rate of speed' eastbound on U.S. 33 before entering Historic Dublin just before 3 a.m. He then struck a Lexus on West Bridge Street, just west of Franklin Street, according to the City of Dublin," NBC in Columbus reports. "Court documents show Barton was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road before the crash. After the crash, police said he had slurred speech, as well as an odor of alcohol from his breath. Advertisement "Barton reportedly couldn't answer basic questions and admitted to drinking alcohol before the crash, according to court documents." Prayers are pouring in for everyone involved. "Prayers to Ethan Perry's Family, Friends and Community. RIP Young Man 💔," one fan wrote. "Prayers to the victims," one fan added. "Prayers to everyone involved," another fan wrote. "The mugshot is here, and honestly, as somebody that has struggled with alcoholism myself, Barton's friends and family are in my thoughts. I hope he comes out the other side of this," another fan wrote. Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of everyone involved. Advertisement May they rest in peace. Prayers Pouring In For Family Of Ohio State Football Legend first appeared on The Spun on Jun 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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Former Ohio State Football Player and NFL Alum Kirk Barton Charged Following Fatal Car Crash
A former Ohio State football player was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal car crash Kirk Barton was taken into custody after police suspected he was driving at a "high rate of speed" when he hit a Lexus in Dublin, Ohio, on June 21 Ethan Wence Perry, 24, died at the scene, per the city of DublinKirk Barton, a former offensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, has been charged following a fatal car crash. On Saturday, June 21, at around 2:56 a.m. local time, the 40-year-old Lewis Center resident was driving a pickup truck at what authorities suspect was a "high rate of speed" when it hit a Lexus traveling eastbound on U.S. 33/S.R. 161, according to a news release from the city of Dublin, Ohio. Ethan Wence Perry, the 24-year-old driver of the Lexus, was traveling eastbound on West Bridge Street at the time. Perry died at the scene, per the city. Barton "sustained non-life-threatening injuries" in the Ford F150 Raptor. After he was released from Riverside Methodist Hospital and was then taken into Dublin Police Department custody, before later being transported to Franklin County Jail. The city announced that police intended to charge Barton with one count of aggravated vehicular homicide. As a result of the crash, West Bridge Street and North High Street were shut down in both directions — as was the westbound S.R. 161/Riverside Drive roundabout — before all roadways opened around 10:15 a.m., per the city of Dublin. Barton, who now appears in records on the jail's website, is next set to appear at the Franklin County Municipal Court on Monday, June 23. His offense was listed online as "aggravated vehicular homicide" and no bond amount was listed as of June 21. "We just learned of the devastating news regarding Kirk's involvement in a fatal incident," website Buckeye Scoop wrote on X. "We are heartbroken for Ethan Perry and his loved ones. This is a tragedy. At this time, we are gathering information and will have more to say when appropriate." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Per The Columbus Dispatch, the former college football player appeared on the field for Ohio State from 2003 to 2007, starting at right tackle for four seasons and serving as team captain in 2007. He earned first-team All-American honors in 2007 and started in two national championship games, per 247Sports. The Chicago Bears later drafted Barton in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft, before releasing him as he went on to join multiple other teams' practice squads and training camps. Citing Franklin County Municipal Court records, the Dispatch reported that Barton has a history of traffic offenses. Read the original article on People
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22-06-2025
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Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend
Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in after a fatal car accident involving an Ohio State Buckeyes football legend on Saturday morning. A former Ohio State Buckeyes All-American football player was reportedly involved in a fatal car accident in Dublin, Ohio on Saturday morning. The crash reportedly took place at roughly 3 a.m. E.T. on Saturday. Kirk Barton, a former Ohio State Buckeyes All-American lineman, allegedly crashed his Ford pickup into another vehicle. Barton was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a Lexus in Dublin, Ohio - a suburb of Columbus. The driver of the Lexus was pronounced dead on the scene. The former Ohio State Buckeyes star was taken to the local hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. He was later released into police custody. NBC 4 in Columbus had more: Barton, 40, of Lewis Center, is suspected of driving a Ford F150 Raptor pickup truck 'at a high rate of speed' eastbound on U.S. 33 before entering Historic Dublin just before 3 a.m. He then struck a Lexus on West Bridge Street, just west of Franklin Street, according to the City of Dublin. The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later released from a local hospital into police custody. Franklin County court records show Barton was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular manslaughter as the result of operating a vehicle under the influence. "Prayers to the victims.." one fan wrote. "This is terribly sad. Prayers for the family 🙏🏾," one fan added. "Those poor people…" one fan added. "Damn... prayers for all involved," one fan added. "My heart hurts so much. Horrible decisions have stolen a young life. Praying so hard for his family and friends 🙏🏻❤️," one fan added. "RIP to that young man 🙏🏽🤞🏽," one fan added. Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the victim on Saturday. May he rest in peace. Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
