Kyle Shanahan says offseason car crash was his fault, claims it happened as he was reaching for fallen cell phone
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car crash that prevented him from participating in training camp, initially reported as not his fault according to the California Crash Reporting System database.
- Shanahan refuted the database's account, taking full responsibility for the crash, explaining he was reaching for a phone that fell between the seats and briefly took his eyes off the road.
- The crash involved a 21-year-old female driver who was initially said to have made an unsafe turn, but Shanahan clarified the database was inaccurate on fault and other details.
- Shanahan sustained serious injuries including a broken nose, multiple broken ribs, a broken hand, and a severe concussion but is expected to be ready to coach the 49ers in Week 1 in Australia.
- Shanahan is entering his 10th season as the 49ers' head coach, with a record of 82-67, having led the team to two Super Bowl appearances but still seeking his first championship.
