Kyle Shanahan involved in car crash but not at fault
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car crash that led to injuries preventing his participation in training camp. Investigations revealed that Shanahan was reportedly using his cell phone at the time of the crash, but he was not deemed at fault. The other driver, a 21-year-old woman, reportedly made an unsafe turn, causing the collision. Shanahan suffered a broken nose, multiple broken ribs, a broken hand, and a severe concussion, but is expected to coach the team in Week 1 of the NFL season.
- •Shanahan sustained multiple injuries from the crash.
- •He was reportedly using his phone but not at fault.
- •The other driver made an unsafe turn, leading to the accident.
- •Shanahan is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season.
- •He has an 82-67 record as the 49ers head coach.
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan reportedly had cell phone in hand at time of car crash, but was found not at fault for wreck
"Kyle Shanahan is expected to coach the 49ers in Week 1.
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