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49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan Says Head-On Crash Was His Fault

Shanahan suffered broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken hand, a concussion, and a facial cut requiring 40 stitches in the July 14 collision.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 20, 2026, 9:09 p.m. ETWritten Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the head-on collision involving his black Tesla and a blue Mercedes in on July 14 was entirely his fault, according to a report by the New York Post. The crash occurred at approximately 6:11 p.m. local time. Shanahan suffered broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken hand, a concussion, and a cut on his face requiring 40 stitches, the New York Post reported. The incident remains under investigation, and the cause has not been determined. Weather observations recorded at Airport, 2.7 miles away, 24 minutes from the reported time, showed wind from 330 degrees at 13 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, and a temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions are not being cited as a factor.

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66 ft
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2.7 miles WSW of Palo Alto Airport (KPAO/PAO)

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