49ers coach Kyle Shanahan injured in crash involving young driver
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:07 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision on July 14 in Palo Alto. A 21-year-old woman driving a Mercedes SUV was determined to be at fault after making an unsafe turn. Shanahan was found to be using a cellphone during the crash, but authorities stated he was not at fault. The incident resulted in a concussion, broken bones, and lacerations for Shanahan, who has not yet returned to full-time duties as he recovers. He has been observing practice from a distance while under concussion protocol.
- •Shanahan was injured in a crash on Alma Street, Palo Alto.
- •The 21-year-old driver made an unsafe turn, causing the collision.
- •Shanahan suffered a concussion and multiple fractures.
- •He is currently observing practice but has not returned to full duties.
- •The incident occurred just as the 49ers reported to training camp.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan takes blame for the crash that left him with a concussion
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Who Was at Fault for Kyle Shanahan’s Crash? New Reports Reveal 49ers HC Was Using Phone Before Collision
- 5:13 PMESPN — Kyle Shanahan not at fault for car crash, California Highway Patrol records show - ESPN
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Records reveal what led to crash that seriously injured 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan
- 6:10 AMSan Francisco Chronicle — Records reveal what led to crash that seriously injured 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan - San Francisco Chronicle
"San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle. Shanahan crashed into a 21-year-old woman driving in the other direction in Palo Alto on July 14 and was left with a concussion, broken ribs, a broken nose and broken left hand and stitches for a large cut above his right eye. Shanahan was briefly hospitalized following the crash and hasn't been able to coach the team at the start of training camp.
"A 21-year-old woman in a Mercedes SUV was found to be at fault in a collision in which the 49ers coach was injured, records show. Shanahan was said to be using a cell phone at the time.
"Kyle Shanahan was part of a car crash recently, as the team revealed in a social media post on Saturday. However, details about the incident were previously unclear.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:43 PM49ers coach Kyle Shanahan takes blame for the crash that left him with a concussion
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle. Shanahan crashed into a 21-year-old woman driving in the other direction in Palo Alto on July 14 and was left with a concussion, broken ribs, a broken nose and broken left hand and stitches for a large cut above his right eye. Shanahan was briefly hospitalized following the crash and hasn't been able to coach the team at the start of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:02 PMWho Was at Fault for Kyle Shanahan’s Crash? New Reports Reveal 49ers HC Was Using Phone Before Collision
Kyle Shanahan was part of a car crash recently, as the team revealed in a social media post on Saturday. However, details about the incident were previously unclear.
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 5:13 PMKyle Shanahan not at fault for car crash, California Highway Patrol records show - ESPN
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:07 AMRecords reveal what led to crash that seriously injured 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan
A 21-year-old woman in a Mercedes SUV was found to be at fault in a collision in which the 49ers coach was injured, records show. Shanahan was said to be using a cell phone at the time.
- San Francisco ChronicleJul 28, 2026, 6:10 AMRecords reveal what led to crash that seriously injured 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan - San Francisco Chronicle
A state crash database says an unsafe turn by a Mercedes driver led to the Palo Alto collision that seriously injured 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.
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