Elon Musk thanks Jeffrey Katzenberg over Tesla remark

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk gave a shout-out to Jeffrey Katzenberg after the Hollywood mogul credited Tesla for saving his life in a serious car accident in Beverly Hills last week.

Katzenberg was involved in a serious car accident Oct. 19 when his Tesla electric car was struck by another vehicle at an intersection along Sunset Boulevard.

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The accident totaled Katzenberg’s white Tesla Model S and left Katzenberg with serious injuries — a broken arm and crushed wrist that required surgery and several days treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

But Katzenberg said his injuries could have been much worse. At a charity event in Beverly Hills on Friday, Katzenberg credited the Tesla and Musk for “saving his life,� according to an interview with the Hollywood Reporter.

“Compliment from Jeffrey is much appreciated, but the people of Tesla deserve all the credit,� Musk tweeted Monday.

The accident did not appear to have slowed down Katzenberg much. The executive, who is known for his frenetic work habits, returned to his office Friday sporting a pink cast.

He is preparing for a trip to China next week to check on the status of “Kung Fu Panda 3,� which is being produced through a joint venture company in Shanghai.

Katzenberg was not available for comment. A spokesman for the Beverly Hills Police Department did not respond to requests for comment.

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