Vermont authorities probe Treat Williams fatal crash; driver took left turn into motorcycle driven by actor, police say

“A collision resulted,” Coote said. “Williams was thrown from the motorcycle.”

He was treated at the scene by paramedics and later flown to Albany Medical Center in New York, where he was later pronounced dead, Coote said.

He said crash reconstruction experts returned to the scene on Tuesday.

They “utilized tools and technology to gather more evidence and information about the crash, to include a drone flight and some other technology utilized to calibrate speeds,” Coote said.

Asked which driver was at fault in the crash, Coote said investigators haven’t made “a formal determination yet.”

He said the “drone flight, as well as the other technology used today, as well as other, just what I will call old-fashioned crash investigation stuff including measurements and on-scene pictures and photographs are still being utilized by the investigators to determine the at-fault operator.”

No charges have been filed against the Element driver, a 35-year-old man who lives in Pownal, Vt.

That driver, Coote said, “was screened and we determined there wasn’t any evidence of impairment” for him. As for Williams, Coote continued, while referring to the actor as “operator two,” he “was transported [to the hospital] by LifeNet, and again, we’re waiting on data coming back from the New York authorities.”

The intersection where the crash occurred, Coote said, isn’t known to be particularly dangerous.

“Data doesn’t suggest that this is a significantly high-crash area,” Coote said. “So there’s no evidence suggesting that it’s a quote unquote ‘dangerous area,’ no.”

He told reporters he couldn’t say precisely when the probe will conclude.

Coote said he couldn’t provide “an exact timeframe, but I can assure you that it’s something that is an ongoing investigation, all through most of the evening last night into today. So I hope to have some more answers soon.”

The driver of the Element sustained minor injuries and wasn’t taken to a hospital, officials have said.

In a statement issued to the entertainment business outlet Deadline, Williams’s family said he was devoted to his loved ones and his profession.

“Treat was full of love for his family, for his life and for his craft, and was truly at the top of his game in all of it,” the statement said. “To all his fans, please know that Treat appreciated all of you and please continue to keep him in your hearts and prayers.”

Hours before Williams was killed, the Manchester, Vt., resident had posted a video clip of his picturesque rural property captioned “Hay day.”

Williams made his movie debut in 1975 as a police officer in “Deadly Hero” and appeared in more than 120 television and film roles, including “The Eagle Has Landed,” “Prince of the City,” and “Once Upon a Time in America.”

He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as George Berger in the 1979 movie version of the hit musical “Hair.”

He was well-known on the small screen for his starring role on “Everwood” in the mid-2000s as Dr. Andrew Brown, a widowed brain surgeon.

A number of Hollywood celebrities paid tribute to Williams on social media.

“He had it all,” tweeted actor Billy Baldwin. “Smart. Talented. Funny. Charming. Successful. Handsome. Compassionate. Heart of gold. And that name… Treat Williams. He truly and deeply cared about what’s going on here in America and around the world. Climate change, social justice, freedom, truth, tolerance … love.”

Baldwin said Williams was beloved ”by his family, friends, fans, colleagues … his community. A terrible loss. You will be missed. Rest in power Treat.”

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips also mourned Williams’s death.

“Very saddened by the news of Treat Williams’ passing,” Phillips tweeted. “Though I never worked with him, we had the opportunity to hang out a few times. What a lovely, kind and generous soul. His warmth and grace apparent in addition to his immense talent. #RIPTreatWilliams.”

Actress Kristy Swanson recalled working with Williams, whom she described as “magnetic.”

“Having the blessing to work along Treat Williams side on the Phantom was an incredible joy,” Swanson tweeted. “His magnetic presence and hilarious personality kept us going everyday on that wonderful adventure. I love you Treat, you were and incredible co-star, story teller, and friend. You will always be in our hearts forever. Rest in Love and Peace buddy.”

Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.

Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the town where Monday’s fatal crash occurred. It was Dorset, Vt.

Travis Andersen can be reached at travis.andersen@globe.com.