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49ers' Kyle Shanahan clarifies car accident details, says crash was his fault
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Matt Maiocco , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He stated that the crash, which occurred on July 14 in Palo Alto, was his fault.
In the South Bay, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed a recent car accident. He stated that the crash, which occurred on July 14 in Palo Alto, was his fault. The collision involved Shanahan's Tesla and another vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz, at the intersection of Alma Street and Hamilton Avenue.
Shanahan was traveling south on Alma Street when the accident happened. The other vehicle was headed northbound. Further details about the incident are available from public records and statements made by Shanahan.
The 49ers coach provided additional context about the accident, but for more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the South Bay, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed a recent car accident. He stated that the crash, which occurred on July 14 in Palo Alto, was his fault. The collision involved Shanahan's…
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