49ers Coach Injured in Autopilot Crash While Distracted by Phone

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained multiple injuries, including a concussion and broken bones, after his Tesla Model S, operating on Autopilot, crashed while he was reportedly reaching for his phone. The incident highlights the critical importance of driver attentiveness even when advanced driver-assistance systems are engaged, underscoring that these systems require active supervision. Shanahan has taken responsibility for the accident, not blaming the vehicle for the collision.

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