Kyle Shanahan reportedly had cell phone in hand at time of car crash, but was found not at fault for wreck
NFL coach Kyle Shanahan flips the narrative on his July car crash, admitting fault after earlier reports cleared him.
Sources (5)
- Kyle Shanahan says offseason car crash was his fault, claims it happened as he was reaching for fallen cell phone Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Kyle Shanahan clarifies to reporters he was at fault in recent car accident The New York Times · 5h ago
- Kyle Shanahan corrects car accident report, says crash was his fault. What we know USA Today · 5h ago
- Kyle Shanahan says car crash was his fault, accident report was wrong ESPN · 5h ago
- Kyle Shanahan reportedly had cell phone in hand at time of car crash, but was found not at fault for wreck Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
The brief
He told reporters he was reaching for a fallen cell phone when the collision occurred, a detail repeated by The New York Times, USA Today and ESPN. The statement shifts the narrative from an initial report that cleared him of responsibility.
Yahoo Sports earlier reported Shanahan was found not at fault, creating a direct conflict with the later self‑attributed admission. Coverage does not yet specify whether the accident report will be amended or if the league will impose any sanction.
Future updates from law enforcement or NFL officials will determine any concrete repercussions.
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Quick answers
What did Kyle Shanahan say about the car crash?
He said the crash was his fault, stating he was reaching for a fallen cell phone when it happened.
Which outlet reported that Shanahan was found not at fault?
Yahoo Sports reported that he was found not at fault for the wreck.
What information remains unclear according to the coverage?
Whether the accident report will be amended or if any NFL sanction will follow the admission.
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