Robert Pattinson Hit By Taxicab

American Voices

June 20, 2009 | ISSUE 45•25

Harry Potter and Twilight star Robert Pattinson was hit by a cab while trying to avoid fans in New York City. What do you think?

Oh my God. Was the cab okay?"

Gary Van Duyne
Systems Analyst
Wow, that's like something out of A Hard Day's Night, except in that it made sense to chase the Beatles."

Gloria Orr
Stabilizer Operator
Listen, I'm sorry I hit him, but I thought he was that asshole Shia LaBeouf."

Anthony Karrenbauer
Cab Driver

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