DORSET, VT.— In a tragic incident, Hollywood actor Treat Williams lost his life in a collision back in June. Vermont State Police recently announced that Ryan M. Koss, a fellow actor, has been charged with “grossly negligent” conduct in connection with the accident. Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage reviewed the crash and requested the citation against Koss for “grossly negligent operation with death,” as per state law. This charge is applicable when an individual’s conduct significantly deviates from the level of care expected of a reasonable person in that situation.
If convicted, Koss could face a maximum prison sentence of 15 years, according to the relevant statute. The police did not provide further details regarding the specific conditions or actions that led to the collision on Route 30 and Morris Hill Road in Dorset. It is alleged that Koss turned his 2008 Honda Element into Williams’ 1986 Honda motorcycle.
Koss, known for his Off-Broadway performances, holds the position of managing creative director at the Dorset Theater Festival. He runs the organization together with his husband, who serves as the executive artistic director. The couple’s profile in the Brattleboro Reformer states that they have been involved with the festival since 2018 and were promoted to festival leaders this year.
Vermont State Police have reported that Koss voluntarily turned himself in at the Shaftsbury barracks after being contacted on Tuesday. He was released after the necessary processing. The police will withhold further information until Koss’ arraignment on September 25, when the affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public.
Richard Treat Williams, 71, gained fame for his role in the 1979 film adaptation of “Hair” and went on to have a successful career spanning over four decades in film, stage, and television. He was a three-time Golden Globe nominee and received an Emmy nomination for his work in the TV adaptations of “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1984) and “The Late Shift.” From 2002 to 2006, he starred in the television series “Everwood” and collaborated with esteemed directors like Steven Spielberg, Sidney Lumet, and Sergio Leone.
Following Williams’ untimely death, his family shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram. They expressed the difficulty of coping with grief and emphasized the fragility of life. The family aims to cherish each day and appreciate the beauty of our planet, as evidenced in a photo shared from Williams’ Celebration of Life gathering, featuring his wife and two children.
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