Kyle Shanahan was on phone during car accident but not at fault
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident on July 14. Reports indicate he was holding his cell phone at the time, but the California Crash Reporting System found him not at fault. A 21-year-old woman made an unsafe turn, leading to the crash, which deployed both airbags. Shanahan is recovering from a concussion and facial injuries resulting from the incident. His friend Chris Simms shared insights about Shanahan's emotional response and ongoing healing process.
- •The accident occurred on July 14 in California.
- •Shanahan was using his cell phone but was not cited for it.
- •The other driver was deemed at fault for an unsafe turn.
- •Shanahan is recovering from concussion and facial injuries.
- •Details about the accident emerged through public records.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — New details reveal 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan was holding his cell phone during the car accident but was not at fault
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