Posted on 03/22/2023 7:18:30 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Legendary TV star Dick Van Dyke reportedly was injured when he crashed his Lexus in Malibu after losing control behind the wheel.
The 97-year-old actor’s car skidded in wet weather conditions before smashing into a gate on Wednesday morning, TMZ reports.
The ordeal left him with a bloody nose and mouth, as well as a possible concussion.
Police arrived to find the Hollywood veteran behind the wheel of his Lexus LS 500, TMZ added.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics.
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He’s a chitty driver!.......
Oh, Rob...
Needs a flying car with wings
Hopefully no more Bang, Bang.
I had no idea he was still around.
Pray for him to get a driver.
and went bang bang
But he’s lucky as lucky can be!...............
Trade his Lexus for a Bentley, Rolls-Royce, or Maybach; name it Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and he’s all set.
And for the record I'm a lot closer to 80 than I care to admit.
Bleeding from the nose & mouth, a possible concussion, treated at the scene, and then picked up by a friend. Hope he’s getting further medical evaluation & treatment, as needed. He’s a Lefty, but an icon at 97.
Dick Van Dyke is probably not used to driving in these conditions. Remember before the current storms, we used to believe that it never rains in southern California. There was even a song by that name, back in 1972. And here in Kentucky, a wet state by comparison, we get a string of accidents after a dry spell ends.
And then tripped over the ottoman.
I’m guessing he also ran into the hassock.
Owning a car is expensive, at my vacation home I do not have a car. Going to town (2 miles) walk or ride with a neighbor 3-4 times a week to do business, buy groceries, have a couple of beers. Taxi back home at $5 x 20 trips is $100 a month, pay no gas, no registration, no insurance and never bought a car.
A lot of older people living independent lives, myself included, who need to drive, and can do so safely. That said, Uber & Lyft have made it easier to get around, if needed occasionally. Per the article, the Highway Patrol has requested the DMV retest Van Dyke for his driving ability.
My nearest neighbor here in rural TN is 90, and I (class A CDL holder) have ridden to town with him. He’s does just fine.
Ha ha! You win! Comments are closed.
“And then tripped over the ottoman.”
I see what you did there...
He flubbed his driving.
Wow. I was surprised that a 97 year old is still allowed to drive - wonder if he were licensed.
My mother was able to not only keep her driver’s license at age 90 but the DMV in California gave her a five-year renewal. All she had to do was take an eye test and a 10-question, ridiculous written test and she was good to go for five more years. No driving test involved.
Not surprised that the majority of accidents are caused by the very young and very old.
ridden=rode
(I’m a 68 yr old country boy)
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