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49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, was involved in a vehicle accident near downtown Palo Alto four weeks prior to a recent press conference. Shanahan stated at the time of the accident that he was at fault. During a subsequent press conference, Shanahan disclosed that his Tesla had Autopilot engaged at the time of the crash.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/977155/49ers-coach-tesla-autopilot-crash
