COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State football great and ex-New Orleans Saint Will Smith was shot to death in a road rage incident in New Orleans late Saturday evening, according to the Times-Picayune.

The shooting took place around 11:29 p.m. and Smith was fatally shot. Smith, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The New Orleans Police Department delivered the following statement:

"The 34-year-old male victim's vehicle was traveling eastbound on Sophie Wright Place when his vehicle was hit in the rear by a Hummer H2. The collision caused the victim's G63 SUV to strike the rear of a Chevrolet Impala who was traveling along with the victim.

"The male victim and the driver of the Hummer exchanged words, at which time the driver of the Hummer produced a handgun and shot the male victim multiple times and his 34-year-old wife twice in the right leg. The male victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The female victim was transported to a local hospital. The 30-year-old driver of the Hummer is in custody and being interviewed by police. The gun used has been recovered."

Police just updated on #WillSmith here is what was said: pic.twitter.com/GjhjlWMqK6 — Lyons Yellin (@LyonsYellin) April 10, 2016

A three-year Ohio State starter at defensive end and a former captain, Smith was one of the stars of the Buckeyes 2002 national championship team.

Smith was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 18th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft and spent his entire NFL career with that franchise. He was on the Saints 2006 Super Bowl team.

Read the Times-Picayune's full report here.