Actor Treat Williams Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Vermont
DORSET, Vt. — Actor Treat Williams, 71, died in a motorcycle accident on Route 30 shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, according to Vermont State Police.
Williams was riding a 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle when a 2008 Honda Element, driven by another individual, turned into his path while signaling a left turn into a parking lot. Authorities reported that Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was ejected from his motorcycle, sustaining critical injuries.
He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries and was not hospitalized.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities noting it is in its early stages.
Williams, a Connecticut native, was best known for his role as Dr. Andrew Brown in the television series “Everwood.” He also received acclaim for his performance as George Berger in the 1979 film “Hair.”