What happened: The department also rejected access to the accident report, citing California restrictions and the privacy of others involved. Kyle Shanahan said he crossed into oncoming traffic after reaching for a dropped phone and struck an SUV driven by a 21-year-old woman.
Why it matters: Shanahan accepted fault after a clerical error initially blamed the other driver. The corrected finding and no-citation decision now face scrutiny without public bodycam review.
By the numbers: The July 14 crash was disclosed July 25, an 11-day gap. Shanahan said he looked away for roughly two seconds; his injuries included three broken ribs, a broken hand and a facial wound requiring 40 stitches.
What to watch: Shanahan's workload remains the immediate concern as 49ers training camp continues. Any further disclosure would depend on the department or the people involved.