Kyle Shanahan hospitalized after accident, takes blame for distraction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained multiple significant injuries in a car accident on July 14. Shanahan was involved in a collision with an SUV near his Palo Alto home and reportedly suffered injuries to his face, ribs, and hand. Initially, a police report indicated the other driver was at fault, but Shanahan admitted to distracted driving after his phone fell between the seats. The California Highway Patrol confirmed the other driver was unhurt, and no drugs or alcohol were involved.
- •Shanahan suffered significant injuries from a car accident near his home.
- •The head coach admitted to distracted driving while looking for his phone.
- •A police report initially pointed to the other driver being at fault.
- •Shanahan's injuries may limit his participation at training camp.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan took full blame for accident that limited for 49ers preseason
"Distracted driving left Shanahan hospitalized.
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