Treat Williams, 71, Hair Star, Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Vermont Home

Actor Treat Williams has died at the age of 71 after crashing his motorcycle into an oncoming car as it turned into a parking lot.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor passed away on Monday afternoon when Honda driver Ryan M. Koss, 35, signaled left into a parking lot and fatally hit Williams, who was traveling in the opposite direction.

Vermont State Police have not made any arrests following the crash, which occurred on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near Dorset.

DailyMail.com has contacted Koss for a comment.

Williams, best known for his roles in Everwood and Hair, was enjoying his weekend mowing the lawn at his $1 million Vermont home just hours before the tragedy.

The actor was wearing a helmet when the Honda fatally hit him, police confirmed.

He was married to actress Pam Van Sant, and together they had two children, Gille and Ellie - and often shared his idyllic country life with his fans on social media.

Father-of-two Williams was hit around 4:53 pm on Monday. He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in upstate New York, where he later died.

The man who hit the actor was named by the police as Ryan Koss of Pownal, Vermont, who was driving a 2008 Honda Element. He was trying to turn left into a parking lot when he struck Williams.

Williams was thrown from his 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle, cops said.

Koss had minor injuries from the crash. Police confirmed no one had been arrested as of Monday night, but an investigation is ongoing.

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.'

Williams' family said in a statement: 'It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved Treat Williams has passed away tonight in Dorset, Vermont after a fatal motorcycle accident.

'As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time. Treat was full of love for his family, for his life, and for his craft, and was truly at the top of his game in all of it.

'It is all so shocking right now, but please know that Treat was dearly and deeply loved and respected by his family and everyone who knew him.

'We are beyond devastated and ask that you respect our privacy as we deal with our grief. To all his fans, please know that Treat appreciated all of you and please continue to keep him in your hearts and prayers.'

Police in Vermont confirmed on Monday: 'The Vermont State Police is investigating a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023, in Dorset in which the operator of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries.

'The motorcyclist is identified as Richard Treat Williams, 71, of Manchester Center, Vermont.

'The crash occurred at about 4:53 p.m. Monday on Vermont Route 30 just north of Morse Hill Road when a southbound 2008 Honda Element driven by Ryan M. Koss, 35, of Pownal, Vermont, attempted to turn 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