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USA Today
8 hours ago
- USA Today
Former Ohio State football star charged with vehicular manslaughter after crash
Former Ohio State and NFL offensive lineman Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter, a second-degree felony, following a fatal car crash on June 21 in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. Barton, 40, was allegedly speeding at the time of the early morning crash, which killed 24-year-old Ethan Wence Perry, according to a post on the City of Dublin's website. Police have not specified how fast they suspect Barton of driving at the time of the accident. Barton was driving a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck eastbound on U.S. 33 and crashed into Perry's westbound Lexus on West Bridge Street, Dublin officials told The Columbus Dispatch. REQUIRED READING: Former Ohio State football player Kirk Barton charged in deadly Dublin crash Police received a report of the crash at 3 a.m. Perry was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton was taken into police custody after being released from a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He's being held at the James A. Karnes Corrections Center and no bond has been set, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's office. He's scheduled to appear at Franklin County Municipal Court on June 23. The crash and its remnants closed portions of West Bridge Street and North High Street for seven hours. Barton has had several traffic offenses over the past 20 years, according to court records obtained by the Dispatch. Those include pleading down an operative vehicle while intoxicated charge to reckless operation and failure to stop after an August 2017 arrest. For that infraction, he received a fine and a 180-day license suspension. Barton was an offensive lineman for Ohio State from 2003-07, starting at right tackle for four seasons. He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and a first-team All-American in 2007 as he helped lead the Buckeyes to an 11-2 record, a Big Ten championship and an appearance in the BCS national championship game, where they lost to LSU. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft, but was out of the league after the 2010 season.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Fox Sports
Ex-Ohio State Football Player Kirk Barton Charged in Deadly Ohio Car Crash
Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton is facing an aggravated vehicular manslaughter charge following a fatal crash early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports. Police in Dublin, Ohio, say Barton is suspected of speeding, although they haven't said how fast they suspect him of driving, when his truck hit a car at 2:56 a.m. ET. The driver of that car, 24-year-old Ethan Wence Perry, died at the scene, ESPN reported Saturday. Barton was driving a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup eastbound on U.S. 33 before he crashed into Perry's westbound Lexus on West Bridge Street, just west of Franklin Street, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Barton, 40, was hospitalized briefly with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. He was later taken to Franklin County Jail, where he is facing the felony charge. Barton has a court hearing on June 23. Barton was an offensive lineman for Ohio State from 2003-2007 and started at right tackle for four seasons. In his final season with the Buckeyes in 2007, he was team captain for the 11-2 Big Ten championship-winning OSU team. Barton went on to play in the NFL, being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Barton has a history of traffic offenses dating back to his first year in the NFL, per The Columbus Dispatch's report, including speeding and suspicion of OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired). In all the speeding cases, Barton paid a fine. One OVI charge from 2010 was dismissed, and another from 2017 was pleaded down to reckless operation and failure to stop. He received another fine and a 180-day license suspension. This is a developing story. recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
The Drive
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Ram Won't Say ‘No' to Hemi V8-Powered RHO
The latest car news, reviews, and features. We know the Hemi V8-powered Ram 1500 is officially coming back, there's one big question: What about the RHO? It's the brand's Ford F-150 Raptor fighter that currently uses a high-output Hurricane I6 engine, and while a naturally aspirated V8 version might not be faster , some might argue that it would be better . The Drive asked Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis if a Hemi RHO is in the cards. 'I don't know,' he admitted. 'We've debated that a lot internally.' The RHO's twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six may not be what people are used to, but it is stout. Engine output measures 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. It has lots of upgraded parts compared to the standard-output Hurricane, like all-forged internals and 26 pounds of boost versus the S.O.'s 22 psi. Kuniskis rightfully worries that a naturally aspirated V8 making 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque might not be enough. 'I drive an RHO now, and it is a fantastic package,' Kuniskis continued. 'If you put a 5.7-liter in it, compared to what it is today, is that going to meet customer expectations? That's what we're thinking about right now.' 'Not saying we won't do it, but that's what we're thinking about right now.' Ram Stellantis People can't seem to talk about the RHO without mentioning the old Ram TRX and its supercharged Hellcat V8. That's understandable, considering they look similar and share Baja-blasting credentials like semi-active Bilstein suspension and 35-inch tires. If Ram does end up tossing the 5.7-liter into the RHO, it might sound slightly more like the TRX, but it will be a far cry from the infamously discontinued truck's 707 hp. The idea of a 5.7-liter Hemi-powered RHO would be more like a first-gen Raptor than anything since that pickup went away. It would provide a V8 soundtrack rather than the Hurricane I6's weakened battle cry while being magnitudes less complex, and not to mention more balanced than the TRX. Simpler times when not everything needed ridiculous horsepower. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Either way, Ram won't say 'no' to a V8 RHO just yet. Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspects in stolen truck escape after police chase in Aurora
DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora police are still looking for suspects in a stolen vehicle after a Friday morning chase led to a crash, sending one officer to the hospital. The Aurora Police Department said at 5:51 a.m. on Friday, District 2 patrol officers located a stolen Ford F-150 Raptor out of Denver. When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver didn't stop, and police followed the truck through District 2 and District 3. Illegally parked car in Highlands Ranch leads to drug bust At 5:57 a.m., officers driving with lights and sirens attempted to join the pursuit, which is when the department said there was a collision with an uninvolved female driver at Buckley Road and Dartmouth Avenue. This is between the Meadowood and Aurora Knolls – Hutchinson Heights neighborhoods. The department said the woman didn't sustain any injuries, but an Aurora officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. At this time, the department said the suspects are still outstanding. FOX31's Jim Hooley is at the scene gathering more information. This is a developing story. FOX31 will update this post when more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'You just know you'll never catch it:' Tucker man says truck was stolen while he was feet away
Car thefts are becoming a problem in the metro area. Criminologist say there had been a decline over the last decade, but we are starting to see a spike again possibly because of new technology. The FBI says there have been nearly 5,000 cars stolen in Dekalb County in the past couple of years. Branden Reagin said someone stole his Ford F-150 Raptor while he was eating at restaurant on Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker at the end of last month. 'It's like a movie scene,' Reagin said. 'You're chasing your truck, wanting to run after it, but you just know you'll never catch it.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Reagin said he saw a BMW circle the restaurant's building a couple times before backing in next to his truck. 'My buddy goes hey did you start your truck…By the time we got out of the door, it was already on Lawrenceville highway going up speeding, the truck and the BMW,' Reagin said. He said when he called the police he found out his car was likely stolen using key fob cloning technology. 'How quick someone can access a car, I mean I kind of saw it firsthand myself, but it's just mind blowing,' Reagin said. 'They can steal anybody's car, as long as that key is within range.' Volkan Topalli, a professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University said criminals are becoming more comfortable using new technology. 'Sometimes you have a handheld instrument, sometimes you can do it from your phone, but you have to be using near field technology, which means that you have to be close to the person,' Topalli said. 'Once you are close to them, and it detects that there is a fob that can be cloned, it is a matter of basically pushing a few buttons, and then it just sucks the information onto the telephone. Then, you can use the telephone itself to unlock the car door.' TRENDING STORIES: During the initial investigation, officials said, the child's parents were arrested on unrelated charges Suspended UGA lineman arrested after crashing car into apartment complex, report says Argument turns into gunfire in Atlanta, 2 men injured Topalli said there are car brands that have older technology which makes them targets for stealing. The National Insurance Crime Bureau report F-150s rank in the topmost stolen cars in the country. 'Every time we think we've come up with a surefire way of preventing someone from stealing a car or anything for that matter, there's always the motivation to go ahead and take that car and overcome that technological advancement,' Topalli said. In the last 10 years, the FBI said Dekalb County has seen more than 28,000 stolen cars, but they have only recovered over 6,000. Topalli recommends people call their manufacturer or dealership and ask if they have any software updates, so they can replace your fob. However, Reagin said he and his wife got purchased an RFID key fob protector which blocks the signal used to clone information. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
