Kyle Shanahan faces allegations over cell phone use in car accident

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Kyle Shanahan faces allegations over cell phone use in car accident
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Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, is under investigation for allegedly using his cell phone while driving during a car accident on July 14 in California, which resulted in significant injuries. Reports indicate that Shanahan was distracted at the time of the crash, although he did not receive any police citations. A female driver reportedly swerved into his lane, causing a head-on collision. Shanahan sustained injuries including a broken nose and possible permanent damage to his right eye. The details of the accident, initially not disclosed publicly, have emerged as NFL training camps commence this week.

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  • Shanahan's car accident occurred on July 14 in California.
  • He allegedly used his cell phone while driving prior to the crash.
  • A female driver swerved into his lane, leading to the collision.
  • Shanahan sustained serious injuries including a broken nose and eye damage.
  • Details surrounding the accident were publicly revealed 11 days later.
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  • 4:55 PMYahoo SportsKyle Shanahan allegedly held, used cell phone during July car accident
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New details are emerging about the NFL head coach's accident weeks after the scary collision.

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