MANCHESTER, VERMONT: Treat Williams's tragic death in a motorcycle accident has left his daughter "absolutely shattered." While the police have reported the SUV driver was not drunk when William's bike collided with his SUV.
Elinor “Ellie” Williams, 25, posted an emotional message on Instagram with a photo of her father from the past and a close-up of his name on a bomber jacket. It comes as Vermont State Police detectives have confirmed driver Ryan Koss was not drunk at the time of the horror crash.
'This is a pain I have never felt'
'"This is a pain I have never felt," the only daughter of the 71-year-old Golden Globe-nominated actor shared. "I am absolutely shattered. Thank you to everyone who has sent messages and kept our family in your hearts during this terrible heartbreak," she added, as per Daily Mail.
However, the police have not yet assigned culpability since, according to Lieutenant Steven Coote, the cause of the incident has not yet been "formally determined," Boston Globe reported. Detectives have "utilized tools and technology" in the inquiry, including a drone fly and "old-fashioned crash investigation stuff" like on-scene photos, as per the report.
He was 'unable to avoid' it
In a previous report, the police said that Wiliam had little chance of surviving the collision since he was "unable to avoid" it. His $3,500 motorcycle was struck by a 2008 Honda Element that swerved over the northbound lane of the V-30. Before being pronounced dead in Vermont, the actor, who had been nominated for a Golden Globe, was transported to the hospital in a serious condition. Ryan Koss, the 35-year-old driver of the automobile, struck Williams as he came to a stop while attempting to make a left turn onto Morse Hill Road into a parking lot. Williams had been wearing the helmet at the time when the collision occurred. Before being treated at the scene he was rushed via helicopter to Albany Medical Center in New York, where he was pronounced dead.
Williams was conscious and alert after being thrown from his motorcycle
Vermont Agency of Transportation through its data collection revealed that there had been just five accidents on the road stretch in 12 years which resulted in three injuries. However, with the Williams collision counted in, it's the first death in the accident on the stretch in 12 years. One report in Daily Mail quoting eyewitnesses said Williams was conscious and alert after being thrown from his motorcycle, answering questions from paramedics as he was sprawled out on the pavement. "He was totally alert, answering questions,'' said Matt Rapphahn, the owner of Long Trail Auto on Route 30, adjacent to the crash site. "I saw Treat go flying through the air," said Matt as Williams was left sprawled out on pavement a few feet from his motorcycle. "The tire was still spinning," he added.
