Police confirmed that a clerical error caused fault to be attributed to the other driver in a car crash involving San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers deliberately delayed acknowledging the accident for 11 days, according to Yahoo Sports, making the incident a larger story than necessary. The crash itself occurred earlier, but the team did not publicly address it until after the delay.
In a separate development, 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a message on Instagram that appeared to mock Shanahan's crash. NFL sources expressed disgust at Aiyuk's behavior, Fox News reported, and the post has drawn significant backlash. The incident could cost Aiyuk his job, according to NFL insiders.
The 49ers have not commented on either the delay or Aiyuk's post. The crash and its aftermath continue to generate attention as the team prepares for the upcoming season.