Kyle Shanahan reportedly had cell phone in hand at time of car crash, but was found not at fault for wreck
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was not at fault in a car crash that caused him to miss training camp, according to the California Crash Reporting System and multiple news reports.
- The crash occurred after a 21-year-old woman driving the other vehicle made an unsafe turn, despite Shanahan reportedly using his cell phone just before the collision.
- Neither driver was cited or under the influence, and both were wearing seatbelts; airbags deployed and both sustained injuries, with Shanahan suffering a broken nose, multiple broken ribs, a broken hand, and a severe concussion.
- Shanahan has not yet participated in training camp but is expected to be healthy enough to coach the 49ers in Week 1 of the NFL season.
- Shanahan is entering his 10th season as the 49ers' head coach, holding an 82-67 record and having led the team to two Super Bowl appearances, though he has yet to win a championship.
