A bicyclist died after being shot by a motorist he attacked after the two collided in a Taylor intersection Wednesday, according to police.

The 46-year-old driver is in custody while the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office reviews facts in the 6:30 p.m. shooting, according Taylor police.

Police were trying to identify the cyclist, a white man in his late 30s or early 40s with graying hair and riding a yellow bike.

Witnesses told investigators the motorist was northbound at Telegraph attempting to turn east onto Northline when the cyclist disregarded a Do Not Walk light. The two collided, and the cyclist immediately went over to the driver's side of the vehicle and started punching the driver.

The motorist pulled out a gun and shot the cyclist once in the chest, according to police. The cyclist died while in surgery a short time later, according to police.

The motorist remained in his vehicle until police arrived and was taken into custody.

Taylor police are asking anyone with information to call 734-287-6611.
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