Shanahan Used Cell Phone in Accident

Grant Cohn of SI.com reports that Shanahan violated California Vehicle Code 23123.5(a), which prohibits holding and operating a cell phone while driving. The other driver was deemed at fault for swerving into Shanahan's lane and causing a head-on collision. slot-chickenroad.org

Shanahan suffered serious injuries including a broken nose, broken hand, broken ribs, and a severe concussion requiring 40 stitches. The 49ers had kept the accident under wraps until training camp, raising questions about why they treated the situation with secrecy.