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According to Vermont State Police, Williams died when a southbound 2008 Honda Element driven by Ryan M. Koss, 35, of Pownal, Vermont, attempted to turn left into a parking lot.
State police said an initial investigation indicates the Element stopped, signaled a left turn, and then turned into the path of a northbound 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle operated by Williams.
"Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle," state police said.
He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead.
A Connecticut native, Williams went on to play football at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, but ultimately decided to pursue acting instead. It wasn't long before he found himself as a Broadway understudy to four male actors, including John Travolta, according to the New York Times.
He appeared in hundreds of TV shows and movies, but is most remembered for his portrayal of the suave doctor in "Everwood."
His agent Barry McPherson told "People" magazine that Williams was an actor's actor: "I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented."
Condolences poured in from fellow Hollywood actors.
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