Uber driver dies after fighting with passenger in America

An Uber driver has died following a physical altercation with a male passenger in Louisville Kentucky.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, father of three, Michael Williams got into a heated dispute with a passenger over the cost of a fare.

The argument soon turned into a full blown fight. Police rushed to the incident which took place outside the Courtyard Marriot Hotel on Saturday 4th August, where they found William's unresponsive.

(Louisville Police Department)

William's was rushed to hospital where he died a few days later.

An autopsy is underway to determine the exact cause of death.

William's was carrying six passenger's on this trip, none of whom have been arrested. Police are waiting for the autopsy report to determine if any charges will be filed.