Treat Williams Dead at 71 After Motorcycle Accident

treat williams, star Everwood and hair, Died after being involved in a motorcycle accident. He is 71 years old.

His manager of 15 years, Barry McPherson, confirmed the actor’s death to PEOPLE on Monday night.

“He was killed this afternoon. He was turning left or right [and] A car cut his way,” McPherson said. “I was just devastated. He is the nicest guy. He is so talented. ”

“He’s an actor’s actor. Filmmakers love him. He’s been a central figure in Hollywood since the late 1970s,” McPherson continued. “He’s very proud of what he’s done this year. He’s very happy with the job I’ve given him. He’s had a balanced career.”

Dorset, Vermont Fire Chief Jacob Gribble told PEOPLE that the crash happened around 5 p.m. Monday on Long Trail Auto 30 near Dorset, Vermont.

Per Gribble, the incident involved a car and Williams’ motorcycle. Investigators believe the driver of the car was making a turn and did not see the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was the only person injured and a LifeNet helicopter was called to airlift him to a New York hospital, Gribble said.

Manchester Fire Service responded by setting up a landing area for the helicopter. Other emergency services that responded included East Dorset Fire and Rupert Fire.

Vermont State Police also issued a news release late Monday confirming Williams’ identity and details of the accident. Police confirmed the investigation was at an early stage and team members would return to the crash site on Tuesday 13 June to continue working on the scene.

The actor’s long career dates back to 1975, when he made his film debut in the thriller deadly hero. Since then, he has landed more film roles, including 1976’s Ritz Hotel and eagle has landed.

Williams’ career peaked in 1979 as George Berger in the film hair, which is based on the Broadway musical.role final earned him his first golden globe nomination For Rising Star-Actor of the Year.He was later nominated for another Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in 1981 city ​​prince.

In 2002, he began starring in the lead role of Dr. Andrew “Andy” Brown in WB’s films EverwoodHe starred in all four seasons of the series and even earned himself a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in 2003-04 for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series.

With more than 120 credits, Williams’ career spanned more than 40 years, starring in films such as Steven Spielberg 1941 and Heart of the South, same as tv show Blue Bloods, The Late Shift, Chicago Fire and Chesapeake Coast.

Williams also appeared in several Hallmark projects, such as Christmas house, beyond the blackboard, haven and chasing dreamsand Netflix’s dolly parton christmas in the square and noel diary.

The actor is survived by his wife, actress Pam Van Sant, and their two children, Jill and Ellie.