According to a police report, actor Treat Williams popular for his role in “Deep Rising” and “Everwood”, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Vermont at about 4:53 p.m. Monday.
The accident happened when Treat Williams,who was riding on his bike, collided with a Honda SUV that was turning left into a parking lot.
“Initial investigation indicates the Element stopped, signaled a left turn, and then turned into the path of a northbound 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle operated by Williams. Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead,” the statement read.
The police report also stated that Williams had his helmet on.
The driver of the SUV was checked by medical personnel at the scene for minor injuries and needed not to go to the hospital.
The police said they are reconstructing the event and conducting their investigation while asking available eyewitnesses to come forward.
Treat Williams death was also confirmed by his agent Barry McPherson.
I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented,” McPherson said.
“He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s.”
Williams, full name Richard Treat Williams, lived in Manchester Center in southern Vermont and made his movie debut in 1975 as a police officer in the movieDeadly Hero. He has appeared in over than 120 TV and film roles, including the moviesThe Eagle Has Landed,Prince of the CityandOnce Upon a Time in America.
He appeared in many television shows but popular for his role inEverwoodas Dr. Andrew Brown and a recurring role as Lenny Ross on the TV showBlue Bloods.
Williams was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role as hippie leader George Berger in the 1979 movie version of the hit musicalHair.
