Williams has faced a difficult period since the crash, receiving a suspended 14-month prison sentence, 180 hours of community service, and a three-year driving ban. Despite this, he has continued to work on his mental health. In 2026, Williams joined Rotherham United for pre-season training, marking a positive step in his recovery.
Williams' former Manchester United academy teammates have been supportive during his difficult time. He remains in contact with current Manchester United players, including Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford, and Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder often buys him tickets to watch Manchester United matches, providing a welcome distraction.
Williams made his first-team debut for Manchester United in September 2019 and went on to play 51 matches for the club. However, his progress was halted by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent competition suspensions. He also had loan spells at Norwich and Ipswich, which further exacerbated his mental health issues.
Williams has spoken publicly about the challenges he faced after leaving Manchester United, citing loneliness and a lack of playing time as contributing factors to his deteriorating mental state. He continues to work on his mental health and remains in contact with his former Manchester United teammates.