Dick Van Dyke Almost Dies in Car Wreck

A guardian angel must have been watching over Dick Van Dyke because his car caught on fire and exploded on Monday, but he managed to get out unharmed.

The 87-year-old was driving down the 101 Freeway in Calabasas, Calif. on Monday afternoon (Aug. 19) when he heard a strange noise and his Jaguar started to smoke — at which point he pulled over.

When police arrived at the scene, they noted that Van Dyke was still inside and that he was seemingly unaware that the car was on fire.

He was pulled from danger by a passerby and two off-duty nurses who happened to be in the area.

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