Palo Alto PD confirms Kyle Shanahan at fault in car accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Palo Alto Police Department confirmed Kyle Shanahan's statement regarding his car accident on July 14. Initially reported as the other driver's fault, Shanahan admitted culpability, which was later corroborated by the police after a clerical error in the report was identified. The department clarified that neither party received preferential treatment in this incident. Shanahan, who was reportedly distracted by his phone during the crash, will not address the media until recovering from a concussion.
- •Kyle Shanahan involved in a car accident on July 14.
- •Palo Alto PD initially published incorrect fault data.
- •Clerical error led to confusion over who was at fault.
- •Shanahan admits distraction by phone at the time of the accident.
- •He will not speak to reporters until recovered from his concussion.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Palo Alto PD: No preferential treatment for Kyle Shanahan after crash
"The Palo Alto PD confirmed what Kyle Shanahan had to say about who was at fault for his car accident.
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