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Former Ohio State All-America Will Smith shot and killed after traffic accident

Former Ohio State and Saints defensive end was shot and killed Saturday night in an apparent road rage incident following a traffic accident in New Orleans.

According to the Associated Press, Smith died of multiple gunshot wounds. Smith was 34.

Smith's wife Racquel was riding with him and was reportedly shot in the leg. She was taken to a local hospital, according to the AP. The couple have three children.

According to a police statement posted on the WWL-TV CBS 4 website, Smith was driving a Mercedes in the Lower Garden District when it was hit from behind by an orange Hummer H2.