Palo Alto police deny release of Kyle Shanahan crash details
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Palo Alto Police Department has announced it will not release bodycam footage, the 911 call, or the accident report related to Kyle Shanahan's recent car accident. Authorities cited exemptions under the California Public Records Act. Shanahan, head coach of the 49ers, was injured in the July 14 accident, which he admitted to causing after being distracted by his phone. The details of the accident were initially concealed for 11 days following a 'clerical error' that misattributed fault. Shanahan is currently unable to fully participate in training camp due to a severe concussion.
- •Palo Alto police will not release details from the crash.
- •Kyle Shanahan sustained multiple injuries, including a severe concussion.
- •The accident was initially concealed for 11 days.
- •Shanahan admitted to causing the crash due to distraction.
- •He is currently limited in training camp participation.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan car crash bodycam video, 911 call won’t be released
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Why Is This So Top Secret?’ — NFL World Questions Palo Alto PD’s Refusal To Release Bodycam Footage of Kyle Shanahan’s Accident
- 9:24 PMNBCSports.com — Palo Alto police won’t release bodycam video or 911 call from Kyle Shanahan crash - NBC Sports
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Palo Alto police won't release bodycam video or 911 call from Kyle Shanahan crash
"The conversation around San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan keeps raising fresh questions. The 46-year-old is recovering from a serious car accident that occurred on July 14, but the biggest talking point has become how long it took for details of the crash to reach the public.
"Some information has been released by the authorities in connection with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's recent car accident.
"Some information has been released by the authorities in connection with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's recent car accident.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:06 PMKyle Shanahan car crash bodycam video, 911 call won’t be released
Palo Alto police are keeping information about 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's car accident close to the chest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:28 AM‘Why Is This So Top Secret?’ — NFL World Questions Palo Alto PD’s Refusal To Release Bodycam Footage of Kyle Shanahan’s Accident
The conversation around San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan keeps raising fresh questions. The 46-year-old is recovering from a serious car accident that occurred on July 14, but the biggest talking point has become how long it took for details of the crash to reach the public.
- NBCSports.comJul 30, 2026, 9:24 PMPalo Alto police won’t release bodycam video or 911 call from Kyle Shanahan crash - NBC Sports
Some information has been released by the authorities in connection with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's recent car accident.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:20 PMPalo Alto police won't release bodycam video or 911 call from Kyle Shanahan crash
Some information has been released by the authorities in connection with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's recent car accident.
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