Details of Treat Williams' motorcycle accident emerge as driver who hit actor pleads not guilty

DORSET, VERMONT: New details have emerged regarding the fatal crash of Treat Williams that led to his death on June 12, 2023.

RadarOnline.com, citing an affidavit, reported that an investigation carried out by a Vermont State Police Trooper concluded that Ryan M Koss was responsible for the 'Hair' star's death.

Treat Williams was hit while he was riding his motorcycle

For the probe, an officer reportedly interviewed several witnesses of Williams' accident. He also found pieces of motorcycle debris and tire marks on the road where the tragedy happened.

Damages were found in the front end of the passenger side of Koss' Honda Element SUV. Moreover, the windshield was shattered and the airbags were deployed.

As per reports, Williams was on his 1986 black Honda bike when the unfortunate incident took place. He was allegedly fatally struck by Koss at around 5.45 pm on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near Dorset.

It's said that the 'Chesapeake Shores' star got hit when Koss tried to turn left to drive toward an auto repair shop to fix a battery or alternator issue.

Treat Williams was allegedly seen 'flying in the air' after the crash

In the report, a trooper mentioned that Williams' bike "was lodged in the front end" of Koss' car. He also spoke with the auto shop worker, who asserted that Koss was not driving outside the limit at the time of the crash.

Koss' partner claimed to have seen Williams' motorcycle before the collision but said the car driver might not have noticed him. They mentioned, "The next thing it was just boom, and Treat was flying in the air."

Koss has reportedly pled not guilty to a "grossly negligent operation with death resulting" charge. He also asserted that "the facts will show I obeyed all relevant traffic laws, and the state's charges are unwarranted."

Treat Williams succumbed to his injuries at Albany Medical Center

After his death, Vermont State Police said, "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 actor's agent, Barry McPherson, noted, "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," in a statement. 

He added, "He was a wonderful guy, friend, and actor and beloved by so many other actors."