Former Ohio State Player Kirk Barton Faces Charges After Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Ethan Perry
Former Ohio State football player Kirk Barton has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to a fatal DUI crash in Dublin, Ohio, that claimed the life of 24-year-old Ethan Perry in June.
According to police reports, Barton was allegedly driving the wrong way on U.S. Route 33 when he attempted to correct his direction but collided with Perry’s vehicle. Perry was pronounced dead at the scene, while Barton suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Court records reveal Barton’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was measured at .17, more than twice Ohio’s legal limit. He now faces two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and two counts of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI).
Barton’s attorney, Sam Shamansky, expressed his client’s deep remorse during a court appearance:
“I don’t care what you call it, but a life was lost and Mr. Barton grieves with the rest of us and that is for sure.”
Barton is currently out on $500,000 bond, with an additional $10,000 recognizance bond added to ensure his presence at upcoming court dates. The case will soon be assigned to a judge for further proceedings.
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