How Treat Williams didn’t stand a chance: Police report reveals actor, 71, was ‘unable to avoid’ collision with SUV that turned into his path – on road that’s seen five crashes in 12 years

• Reports released by Vermont State Police revealed that Williams, 71, didn’t stand a chance as the car cut across the northbound lane of the V-30 into his bike
• Data collected by the Vermont Agency of Transportation revealed that there has been just five incidents on that stretch of road in 12 years

Actor Treat Williams was ‘unable to avoid’ a fatal collision which threw him from his motorcycle, according to a police report.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor was rushed to hospital with critical injuries before being pronounced dead on Monday in Vermont.

Reports released by Vermont State Police revealed that Williams, 71, didn’t stand a chance as the 2008 Honda Element cut across the northbound lane of the V-30 into his $3,500 bike.

The driver of the car, Ryan Koss, attempted to turn left onto Morse Hill Road into a parking lot and came to a stop as he indicated at around 4:53pm.

Koss, 35, was ‘checked by medical personnel at the scene for minor injuries’ but was not taken to a hospital and has not been arrested by officers.

Reports released by Vermont State Police revealed that Williams, 71, (pictured with his wife) didn’t stand a chance as the 2008 Honda Element cut across the northbound lane of the V-30 into his bike

Koss’ car had major damage to the front end passenger side, while William’s 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle (pictured)  had ‘front-end damage’

The police report states that ‘Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle.’

Data collected by the Vermont Agency of Transportation revealed that there have been just five incidents on that stretch of road in 12 years, with three resulting in injury but only Williams being pronounced dead.

Members of the Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction Team remain on the scene to try to piece together the lead up to the accident.

Koss’ car had major damage to the front end passenger side, while William’s 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle had ‘front-end damage’.

An investigation remains ongoing, though it is not clear if Koss is cooperating with authorities on the matter.

Williams – who was wearing a helmet – ‘suffered critical injuries’ and was taken by helicopter to Albany Medical Center in New York where he was pronounced dead.

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

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

In a social media post from just seven hours ago, Williams shared a snap of his land with the caption: ‘Mowing today. Wish I could bottle the scent’

 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’

The driver of the car, Ryan Koss, attempted to turn left onto Morse Hill Road into a parking lot and came to a stop as he indicated at around 4:53pm 

Treat Williams (centre) plays Dr. Andrew Brown in Everwood – a neurosurgeon who breaks down after his wife’s death and relocates from New York to Colorado

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 the 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.

Treat Williams in Prince Of The City. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance 

The 2008 Honda Element (stock pic) driven by Koss cut across the northbound lane of the V-30 into his $3,500 bike

Treat Williams is pictured in 1981 and 1988. He earned two Golden Globe nominations during his career

In 1979, he starred as George Berger in the film Hair, which was based on the Broadway musical

‘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.’

Treat Williams was born in Rowayton, Connecticut, in 1951 and kickstarted his professional acting career in his 20s, after graduating from Franklin and Marshall College.

Williams shot to fame after his debut role in the thriller Deadly Hero in 1975. He also performed in 1976’s The Ritz and The Eagle Has Landed.

In 1979, he starred as George Berger in the film Hair, which was based on the Broadway musical.

Treat Williams with his wife Pam Van Sant and his two kids Gille and Ellie in 2008

The actor, who died at the age of 71, often posted images of his Vermont home online

One of Williams’ Twitter posts including his tractor in the foreground and his stunning $1million country home in the background

It was the role which earned him his first Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year – and two years later, he got his second nomination for his acting in Prince of The City.

He also played Dr. Andrew Brown in Everwood – and he received two SAG Award nominations for his work on the show.

In a social media post from just seven hours ago, Williams shared a snap of his land with the caption: ‘Mowing today. Wish I could bottle the scent.’

And two hours before the news of his death came to light, he recorded himself mowing the ground, writing: ‘What a real Vermonter does.’

Any witnesses to the crash or those with information about the incident are asked to call the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

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