Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Actor Treat Williams in Vermont
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT – Actor Treat Williams, 71, died in a motorcycle crash on June 12, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., according to police reports. The incident occurred on Route 30 when a car turned into his path.
Authorities stated that Williams was riding a motorcycle northbound when a southbound vehicle, a 2000 Honda Civic, made a left turn, leading to a collision. Emergency responders from the Vermont State Police and local fire departments arrived promptly at the scene.
Williams sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital but did not survive. The driver of the Civic, an unidentified 35-year-old man, was unharmed. Authorities reported he is cooperating with the investigation.
The north and southbound lanes of Route 30 were closed for over two hours while police conducted their investigation and cleared the scene. No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Williams, a celebrated actor known for his roles in film and television, is survived by his wife and two children.