Dick Van Dyke alleges 'airbags did not deploy' in single-car crash

Dick Van Dyke, the legendary 95-year-old actor, recently got into a single-car accident while driving his Jaguar in California. Although he came out of the crash without serious injuries, he is now alleging that the car’s airbags did not deploy during the accident as they were supposed to. The incident took place on August 19 on the 101 freeway in Calabasas, where the car hit the center divider. Van Dyke claims that the airbags’ failure to deploy was a serious safety flaw that put his life in danger.

According to the California Highway Patrol report, the accident was caused by Van Dyke’s drowsiness and not a mechanical failure. However, the actor insists that he did not fall asleep at the wheel and that the car’s airbags did not work. Van Dyke’s wife, Arlene Silver Van Dyke, who was also in the car at the time of the accident, confirmed his claim about the airbags’ non-deployment. She told TMZ that she felt a jolt that should have been enough to trigger the airbags but they did not inflate.

The incident raises questions about the efficacy and reliability of airbags, which are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a car crash. If they fail to work, it can result in life-threatening or fatal consequences. Van Dyke’s allegation may prompt an investigation into the car’s safety features and potentially save someone else’s life in the future.

In conclusion, despite the actor’s long and prosperous career, he was not immune to the dangers of car accidents. Van Dyke’s allegation about the non-deployment of airbags highlights an important aspect of automotive safety that should not be overlooked by car manufacturers and regulators. Proper functioning of safety features is essential to ensure the lives and well-being of drivers and passengers.