DICK VAN PATTEN INVOLVED IN CAR CRASH

Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten was involved in a two vehicle crash, according to reports. The Eight Is Enough star was involved in a collision in Los Angeles California when he was driving his BMW in San Fernando Valley and struck the back of another car. According to authorities Van Patten looked for the other vehicle and did not see it, and left the scene of the accident without exchanging information. The woman driving the other vehicle had pulled into a gas station where she telephoned police. It is unclear whether or not the actor abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot, or whether he drove away. But Van Patten claims he drove to the Santa Anita race track, where his representative told TMZ, Jeff Ballard, he can be found; and the only place he runs is down the race track stretch when his horses win. Police at the scene spoke with Van Patten’s son after they were unable to locate the actor, and were considering hit and run charges. The police at the scene did decide after speaking with the actor’s son to allow the insurance companies to handle the collision. No charges have been filed.
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