Barton, a 40-year-old individual with a notable past as an offensive lineman for Ohio State and later in the NFL, was recently involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. The incident occurred when Barton, driving a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup, was traveling eastbound on U.S. 33. His vehicle then collided with a westbound Lexus, driven by Perry, on West Bridge Street, specifically just west of Franklin Street. This information comes courtesy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Following the crash, Barton was transported to a hospital to receive treatment for injuries. Fortunately, his injuries were classified as non-life-threatening, and he was released after a brief hospitalization. However, his legal troubles began swiftly thereafter. Police subsequently took Barton into custody, and he was transported to the Franklin County Jail. He is currently facing a felony charge in connection with the crash, with a court hearing scheduled for June 23rd.

Barton’s background includes a significant collegiate football career with Ohio State, where he played from 2003 to 2007. During his time as a Buckeye, he was a fixture at right tackle, starting for four seasons. In his final year, 2007, he was honored with the role of team captain for an impressive 11-2 Big Ten championship-winning Ohio State squad. His talent also led him to the professional ranks, as he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Unfortunately, this recent incident is not Barton’s first brush with traffic-related offenses. According to The Columbus Dispatch’s report, he has a history of such infractions that dates back to his inaugural year in the NFL. These past offenses include instances of speeding and suspicions of Operating a Vehicle Impaired