Report: Kyle Shanahan was holding, using cell phone at time of accident
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident and was using a cellphone at the time, violating California Vehicle Code 23123.5(a), though he was not cited.
- The other driver was found at fault for swerving into Shanahan’s lane, causing a head-on collision with airbags deployed in both vehicles.
- Shanahan sustained serious injuries including a broken nose, hand, ribs, a severe concussion, and required 40 stitches, while the other driver was uninjured.
- The 49ers kept the accident secret until training camp, raising questions about the delay and the lack of media coverage despite public records being available.
- Some media outlets and public agencies appear to have downplayed or delayed reporting the incident, prompting calls for deeper investigation into the circumstances and the handling of information.
