Kyle Shanahan accepts fault for car crash

He said a fallen phone took his eyes off the road.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted to make clear that he was at fault for the car accident that left hi Via @espn on X

What happened: Shanahan said he crossed the center line into an SUV during the July 14 collision in Palo Alto. He remains limited in 49ers team activities while recovering.

Why it matters: Chris Foerster and the coordinators are handling the bulk of Shanahan's duties during training camp. General manager John Lynch does not expect the coach to miss Week 1.

By the numbers: Shanahan sustained a concussion, a broken nose, a broken hand and three broken ribs and required more than 40 facial stitches.

What to watch: Watch whether Shanahan's camp role expands before the 2026 season opener.

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@espn 2026-07-28T21:07:03.042265+00:00

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