Dick Van Dyke injured after car crash

Virgin Radio

22 Mar 2023, 15:26

The 97-year-old actor has been involved in a single-car accident in Malibu.

Dick Van Dyke crashed into a gate after losing control of his vehicle due to wet weather conditions.

Police were called to the scene on 22nd March, 2023, where they found Van Dyke behind the wheel of his silver Lexus LS 500. 

Officers do not suspect that drugs and alcohol were involved in the accident. Although it has been reported that Van Dyke may be required to retake a driving test, due to his near-centenarian status.

The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star was left with a bloody nose and possible concussion, but avoided serious injury and did not require hospital treatment.

This crash comes 10 years after the actor was pulled from his Jaguar, which burst into flames on a Los Angeles highway.

In an interview with TMZ at the time, he said: “It just started making a noise, and I thought I had a flat at first, then it started to smoke, then it burned to a crisp.”

The Hollywood legend’s career has spanned over seven decades. He has received multiple awards, including a Golden Globe, and is most well known for his roles in Mary Poppins (1964) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968).

The actor recently returned to our screens on FOX’s The Masked Singer. 

Fans of the show were shocked as the 97-year-old took off his mask, and they praised his lively performances on social media. One tweeted: “Amazing to see 97 year old Dick Van Dyke on The Masked Singer.”

Another wrote: “Best reveal ever!!”

The actor not only amazed the fans, but also the judges. Nicole Scherzinger was reduced to tears as Van Dyke removed his gnome disguise, and said it was “an honour” to see him perform.

Everyone at Virgin Radio wishes Dick well in his recovery.