Dick Van Dyke

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.

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke has reportedly been injured after losing control of his vehicle and smashing into a gate in Malibu, California.

He was a good Samaritan,” he said. But he was a good Samaritan. He stopped and yanked me out. And then I saw flames coming out and I said never mind,” said Van Dyke, then 87. His car, a Lexus LS 500, skidded into a gate in wet conditions on Wednesday morning, US time. And I called up AAA and tried to tell them.

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.