Actor, CT Native Treat Williams Dies In Motorcycle Accident

CONNECTICUT — Actor Treat Williams, star of the TV series "Everwood" and the movie "Hair," died Monday following a motorcycle crash in Vermont. He was 71.

Vermont State Police said that a Honda SUV was turning left into a parking lot in the town of Dorset around 5 p.m. Monday when it struck Williams' motorcycle. The SUV driver signaled a left, then turned into the motorcycle's path, according to the accident report.

Williams was unable to avoid a collision with the SUV and was thrown from his motorcycle, according to police. He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY where he was pronounced dead.

The SUV's driver was checked at the scene for minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital.

"The investigation into this crash is in its early stages," state police said in the statement.

Williams said in an interview with Vermont Magazine that he was born in Stamford in 1951. His family moved to Rowayton when Williams was 3. He graduated from the Kent School.

The actor's agent, Barry McPherson, told People Magazine he was "devastated" hearing the news. "He was the nicest guy. He was so talented."

He described Williams as "an actor's actor. Filmmakers loved him."

Williams made his film debut in the 1975 film "Deadly Hero." He went on to appear in more than 120 TV and film roles, according to People Magazine.

He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his appearance in the 1979 musical movie "Hair." He earned another Golden Globe nomination for his role in "Prince of the City" in 1981.

He was also well known for his starring role as widowed brain surgeon Dr. Andrew Brown in the WB drama series "Everwood" from 2002 to 2006. He appeared in numerous other TV shows including "Blue Bloods," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "The Late Shift."

Williams was a resident of Manchester Center, VT at the time of his death, according to state police.