What happened: Shanahan accepted fault for the July 14 collision, saying he looked away to retrieve his fallen phone and crossed into oncoming traffic. He was hospitalized and released later that day.
Why it matters: The episode adds off-field scrutiny as San Francisco prepares for the 2026 season. His injuries have limited his participation during a critical installation period.
By the numbers: Injuries reported: concussion, broken nose, broken hand, three broken ribs and more than 40 facial stitches.
What to watch: Watch whether Shanahan's training-camp workload expands before preseason games begin.