DORSET, VERMONT: Treat Williams didn't stand a chance as he was 'unable to avoid' the accident that claimed his life, according to a police report. The collision occurred when a 2008 Honda Element cut across the northbound lane of the V-30 into his $3,500 motorbike.
The actor, who had been nominated for a Golden Globe, was taken to the hospital in critical condition before being declared dead on Monday in Vermont. The car's 35-year-old driver, Ryan Koss, was trying to turn left onto Morse Hill Road into a parking lot when he came to a halt striking Williams.
Five incidents have occurred on the road in the past 12 years with three injuries
The Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the incident to reconstruct the events leading up to the collision. Only five incidents—three of which resulted in injury—and one death—have occurred on that stretch of road in the past 12 years, according to data gathered by the Vermont Agency of Transportation, the Daily Mail reported. The 1986 Honda VT700c motorbike had front-end damage, and the other automobile had considerable damage to the passenger-side front end. Further information revealed that whether Koss is completely collaborating with authorities, is being investigated, the publication mentioned.
'Williams was unable to avoid a collision'
Williams, who was wearing a helmet, had suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in New York where he was later pronounced dead. Koss, who had minor injuries, was examined by medical staff there rather than being transferred to the hospital and has not yet been detained. "Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle," the police report reveals as per the outlet. Just hours before the tragedy, the actor—best known for his roles in 'Everwood' and 'Hair'—was enjoying his weekend by mowing the lawn at his $1 million Vermont home.
'What a real Vermonter does'
He was married to the actress Pam Van Sant, with whom he had two daughters, Gille and Ellie. On social media, he frequently showed off his ideal country life for his followers. Williams also shared a video of Dorset on Twitter two hours before his death. The caption of the video read, “What a real Vermonter does.” Williams oversaw a number of outstanding projects while seated in the director's chair. He worked as a pilot, and flight instructor, and ran an aviation firm in addition to being an actor and a director. Before his untimely passing, the 'Everwood' star had worked as a pilot for more than 40 years. Williams received numerous accolades for his accomplishments as a pilot, including a commercial pilot's license and a certificate as a flying instructor.
'He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off'
Following the tragic news, Barry McPherson, his agent, told People, "He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off. I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented. He was an actor's actor. Filmmakers loved him. He's been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s. He was really proud of his performance this year. He's been so happy with the work that I got him. He's had a balanced career."
