Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Treat Williams Actor Treat Williams attends The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Metrograph special screening of Hair with Treat Williams at Metrograph on Sept. 21, 2019, in New York City. (Lars Niki/Getty Images for The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences/Getty Images)
By Jessica Goodman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The driver who was involved in a crash that killed “Everwood” actor Treat Williams last June in Dorset, Vermont, accepted a plea deal Friday.
Ryan Koss, 35, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Friday that would allow him to avoid prison time, WTEN reported.
Koss was given a one-year deferred sentence and will have his driving license revoked for a year, The Associated Press reported. He will also have to complete a community restorative justice program for the charge.
Koss was charged with causing a crash that killed Williams in June 2023 in Dorset, according to WTEN.
Koss and Williams reportedly knew each other, the AP reported.
“I’m here to apologize and take responsibility for this tragic accident,” Koss said in court, according to the AP.
Police said a driver cut off a motorcyclist, identified as Williams, WCAX-TV reported. Williams collided with an SUV and was thrown from his motorcycle, police told the television station.
Williams was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead, WPTZ-TV reported. The driver of the car was checked by medical personnel at the scene for minor injuries and was not transported to a hospital.
Williams played the lead on “Everwood” for four years, a show that helped launch the careers of Chris Pratt, Emily VanCamp and Gregory Smith, Deadline reported.
Through the years Actress Rita Moreno actor Treat Williams on set of the Warner Bros. movie"The Ritz" in 1976. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Through the years Treat Williams, Annie Golden, Beverly D'Angelo, Milos Forman, cast of the film 'Hair' attend Cannes Film Festival May 10, 1979. (Photo by Gilbert TOURTE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (Gilbert TOURTE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Through the years Treat Williams and Andy Warhol during Andy Warhol Unveils Poster For "Some Men Need Help" at Chelsea Central Restaurant in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Through the years LOS ANGELES - APRIL 2: Portrait of cast members (from left) Henriette Mantel (as Henriette Campbell), Ross Malinger (as Michael DeRuzza), Shelley Long (as Susan DeRuzza), Treat Williams (as Jack Harold), Teri Garr (as Paige Turner), George Wyner (as Artie Cohen, in the CBS television sitcom, GOOD AVICE. Premiere broadcast April 2, 1993. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) (CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images)
Through the years Treat Williams and Brooke Adams (Photo by LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) (LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - JULY 13: Actor Treat Williams attends the WB Network's 2002 Summer Party at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel on July 13, 2002 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images) (Robert Mora/Getty Images)
Through the years Treat Williams, "Everwood" and John Glover, "Smallville", at "The WB 2003 Winter TCA Tour Party" at Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles, Ca. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 6: Actor Treat Williams speaks at the Cure Autism Now's 10th Anniversay Gala at the Beverly Regent Wilshire Hotel on November 6, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Through the years GLENDALE, CA - MAY 23: Actor Treat Williams performs on stage at weSPARKLE Take V "Broadway/Comedy Tonight" at the Alex Theatre on May 23, 2006 in Glendale, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Through the years PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Actor Treat Williams attends "Howl" Premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Theatre on January 21, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Through the years PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Actors Treat Williams (L) and William H. Macy (R) attend Creative Coalition's 2012 Spotlight Initiative Gala Awards Dinner at The Supper Club by Stella Artois during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stella Cafe) (Frazer Harrison)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: "Once Upon A Time In America" cast members James Woods (L) and Treat Williams attend the 52nd New York Film Festival at Walter Reade Theater on September 27, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images) (Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Treat Williams speaks during Tribeca Talks After The Movie: By Sidney Lumet during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theatre on April 22, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival) (Cindy Ord)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 02: Actor Treat Williams of ''Everwood'- A 15th Anniversary Reunion' speaks onstage during the CW portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 2, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Actor Treat Williams attends The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Metrograph special screening of Hair with Treat Williams at Mission Chinese on September 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences) (Lars Niki/Getty Images for The Academy Of )
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Treat Williams and Brian D'Arcy James attend the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts 2019 Ripple Of Hope Gala & Auction In NYC on December 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/Getty Images for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights) (Mike Pont/Getty Images for Robert F. Kenne)