Dick Van Dyke

Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke has suffered minor injuries after his car was involved in a collision in Malibu, California, police in the city have confirmed.

Van Dyke landed “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which ran on CBS from 1961 to 1966, after winning a Tony award for his role in the musical “Bye-Bye Birdie.” In a phone call with CNN, a spokesman for the Malibu Police Department confirmed that the 97-year-old actor, who starred in classic children’s films “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Mary Poppins,” suffered “minor injuries.” [Dick Van Dyke](https://cnn.com/2013/07/23/us/dick-van-dyke-fast-facts/index.html) has suffered minor injuries after his car was involved in a collision in [Malibu](https://cnn.com/2023/01/25/us/malibu-california-earthquake/index.html), California, police in the city have confirmed.

TMZ was the first to report the accident, saying that the 97-year-old veteran of the big and small screen was behind the wheel of a 2018 Lexus LS 500. The car ...

Van Dyke and Silver married in 2012 despite a large difference in age. “I was positive they wouldn’t be able to guess who I was. [People](https://people.com/movies/dick-van-dyke-suffered-minor-injuries-after-car-accident-in-malibu-police/). “I had never even seen the show when they asked me. He was unmasked on the first episode of season nine after performing “When You’re Smiling,” a song that was chosen with help from his wife Arlene Silver, while dressed as a gnome. Paramedics treated him at the scene of the crash.

Actor Dick Van Dyke tells police his vehicle lost control and slid in Malibu, California, according to a report.

[Malibu, California,](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/west/california) police say. [Law enforcement](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/crime/police-and-law-enforcement) sources told TMZ that the 97-year-old actor was found behind the wheel of a 2018 Lexus LS 500 that crashed into a gate. [Nick Cannon](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nick-cannon-says-feels-biggest-guilt-over-not-spending-enough-time-11-kids-spread-thin) remarked, "We are in the presence of an icon, ladies and gentlemen." The incident happened as the area has been experiencing rainy weather. [DICK VAN DYKE AND SARA EVANS UNMASKED ON ‘THE MASKED SINGER,’ LEAVING ONE JUDGE IN TEARS](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dick-van-dyke-sara-evans-unmasked-the-masked-singer-leaving-one-judge-tears) ["Dick Van Dyke Show" star](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/tv) survived a car fire after his Jaguar burst into flames on a Los Angeles-area freeway.

Legendary TV star Dick Van Dyke has been injured after crashing his Lexus into a gate in Malibu after losing control of the wheel.

The ordeal comes nearly 10 years after Van Dyke was involved in another car crash, when he was It’s understood that Van Dyke was not taken to the hospital and was instead picked up by a friend who took him home. Legendary TV star Dick Van Dyke reportedly was injured when he crashed his Lexus in Malibu after losing control behind the wheel.

Actors Dick Van Dyke and Chita Rivera attend the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Dick Van Dyke suffered “mild injuries” in a car accident after he crashed into a gate in Malibu last week due to the slippery roads.

[Parade](https://parade.com/125308/walterscott/dick-van-dyke-marriage-great-grandfather/) in 2013 of his wife of over a decade, “It's one of the smartest moves I ever made. Entertainment](https://www.yahoo.com/now/dick-van-dyke-talks-mary-poppins-accent-mary-tyler-moores-capri-pants-and-how-being-married-keeps-him-young-170039179.html) last month, when asked about his secret fountain of youth, the film icon replied, “Having a beautiful young wife half my age to take care of me—that works!” He added that good genes and avoiding negativity also helps, explaining, “My positive attitude, I get that from my wife.” He also noted that he still goes to the gym three days a week as, “That's what ages people—it's just a stiffening up and not exercising their muscles and their lungs. [their 46-year age gap with keeping him young at heart](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/02/dick-van-dyke-dancing-wife-arlene-silver-youtube-valentines-day-ten-year-anniversary). They wed in 2012 and the actor told [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/dick-van-dyke-car-crash-malibu/) that the Mary Poppins star's car ran into a gate in Malibu, California on March 15, resulting in “mild injuries.” The 97-year-old was behind the wheel of a silver 2018 Lexus LS 500 when officers arrived at the scene. According to the outlet, Van Dyke told officers that his car slid on the wet roads and he lost control of the vehicle before it ran into the gate (Los Angeles has been experiencing an unusual amount of rain over the past couple of weeks).

Sitcom legend Dick Van Dyke suffered minor injuries in a single-car crash last week after his Lexus slid into a gate in Malibu, police have confirmed.

Costumed as “The Gnome,” he performed “When You’re Smiling,” becoming the oldest performer ever to appear on the show. Van Dyke, 97, was driving the car in an area that had been experiencing record rainfall. [revealed last month ](https://deadline.com/2023/02/the-masked-singer-reveals-first-two-eliminations-season-nine-1235261403/)to be a contestant on Fox’s The Masked Singer.

Police have confirmed that Dick Van Dyke suffered 'minor injuries' after crashing his car into a gate in Malibu.

A law enforcement spokesperson told The Times he was not aware of any paperwork submitted to the DMV. However, law enforcement was under the impression that he went later or a friend or a relative later took him to the hospital. A law enforcement spokesperson verified to The Times that Van Dyke suffered “moderate injuries to the face area,” but did not elaborate further.

The 97-year-old actor was driving when he got in a minor, single-car crash.

The news of the actor's accident [spread quickly online](https://www.etonline.com/dick-van-dyke-suffers-minor-injuries-in-car-crash-201379). He also earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild. "All you old guys out there, listen to me, I'm telling you. You can keep going for — I'm still dancing and singing." "I'm 95. ](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dick-van-dyke-kennedy-center-honors-career/)

Actor Dick Van Dyke sustained minor injuries after crashing his car into a gate last week in Malibu, Calif.

He went on to appear in several films, including the movie adaptation of “Bye, Bye Birdie” (1963) and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968). Van Dyke appeared in the original cast of the 1960 Broadway musical “Bye, Bye Birdie” and soon became a notable American figure with his role on CBS’s “Dick Van Dyke Show,” which ran from 1961-1966. I did it because I knew that nobody would have ever guess they’d have a 97-year-old guy on there,” he said.

Dick Van Dyke was driving on a slick road last week in Malibu when he crashed into a block wall, authorities said Wednesday.

Some calls to 911 reported that Van Dyke seemed to be passed out, according to the California Highway Patrol. March 15, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. "Van Dyke sustained moderate injuries and was subsequently treated on the scene by members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department," the sheriff's department said.

Dick Van Dyke, the 97-year-old award-winning actor and comedian, was involved in a very minor crash in Malibu, authorities confirmed to NBC News.

Authorities said the crash was not significant other than it involved Dick Van Dyke. Van Dyke was involved in the minor wreck a week ago, on March 15, authorities with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lost Hills-Malibu Station confirmed. Dick Van Dyke, the 97-year-old award-winning actor and comedian, was involved in a very minor crash in Malibu, authorities confirmed to NBC News.

Police in Malibu, California, say the 97-year-old was behind the wheel at the time.

Van Dyke starred in the classic children’s films “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Mary Poppins.” (CNN) - Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke crashed his car last week and received some minor injuries. Dick Van Dyke suffers minor injuries in car crash