Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash early Saturday in Dublin, Ohio.
According to the City of Dublin, Barton, 40, is suspected of driving a Ford F150 Raptor pickup track “at a high rate of speed” before entering Historic Dublin, where he crashed into a Lexus on West Bridge Street around 3 a.m.
The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, died on the scene, according to the city.
Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was eventually released from Riverside Methodist Hospital into Dublin Police custody, the city said.
Barton was then moved to Franklin County Jail.
NBC4 reported Saturday that Barton was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular homicide while operating a vehicle under the influence, according to Franklin County court records, which also show Barton has been charged with multiple traffic-related offenses in the past.
Barton is scheduled for an arraignment Monday at 9 a.m., per NBC4.
Once a 2008 seventh-round NFL Draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Barton bounced around the league during his three-year pro career. In addition to the Bears, he also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers.
Barton played at Ohio State from 2003-07. He earned first-team All-American honors at right tackle in 2007. That season, the Buckeyes went 11-2 and finished No. 5 in the AP Poll. Ohio State was ranked the No. 1 team in the country before losing the BCS Championship to LSU 38-24.