Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke has reportedly had his “car keys taken away” after his Malibu car crash.
The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star crashed his car into a gate in Malibu while driving in wet weather conditions.
Radar Online reported that the 97-year-old has had his driving privileges revoked by his 51-year-old wife, Arlene Silver, for “safety reasons”.
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An insider told the publication: “Dick’s gotten to the point where he needs to be taken off the road — for his own safety and the safety of others.
“Arlene is terrified if she doesn’t take the keys away now, it may be too late. “
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During the incident on March 15, the actor crashed his car into a gate after skidding in wet conditions.
It was claimed that Dick lost control of the wheel and pictures from the accident showed the actor in a bad way.
The images that emerged saw Van Dyke with blood covering his mouth and nose.
Paramedics on the scene treated the Mary Poppins star’s injuries and possible concussion, but Dick appeared to be in good spirits when the video was recorded.
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Although the car crash had just happened, the star was spotted out and about with a big smile on his face.
Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision but Van Dyke has been asked to retake his driving exam.
Although this isn’t the first time that the Hollywood actor has been involved in an incident with his car.
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Back in 2013, Van Dyke was driving on a highway in California when smoke began to billow out from underneath the hood of his vehicle.
A bystander pulled over to the side of the road and helped the actor by rushing over to the car and pulling him out.
Shortly after Dick was removed from the vehicle, it burst into flames and luckily Van Dyke got away unharmed.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
