Robert Pattinson Smashes Kia In Run-In With Paparazzi

Twilight star Robert Pattinson was in a car crash after a run-in with paparazzi in Malibu, OK! Magazine reports.

Pattinson, 24, was backing out of a friend’s house in Malibu about 9:00pm (local time) Saturday when he collided with a Kia vehicle parked near the driveway.

The owner of the Kia, Rob Gottschlich, said he was not worried about the minor damage to his car.

“If I had a nice car like a Lexus or something, maybe [I would be concerned], but I’ve got an old Kia, I am going to ask Rob next time I see him for free tickets to the next Twilight film.”

For Patt’z part, the screen hunk has denied any wrongdoing in connection with the accident.

“Robert was pulling out of a parking space after a quiet day in Malibu and was relentlessly pursued by paparazzi. He has no knowledge of having bumped or damaged another car in the process.”

Local police said they received no complaints. “Nothing was reported that I can see,” said Scott Chew, Malibu Sheriff Watch Commander.

It’s not the first time the star of the hit vampire films has had car troubles. He narrowly escaped being hit by a cab in New York City after being chased into the street by a gaggle of screaming teens last summer.