49ers' Kyle Shanahan suffered major injuries in Bay Area car crash
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was seriously injured in a car crash near his home on July 14, sustaining a broken nose, hand, multiple ribs, a severe concussion, and requiring over 40 stitches.
- The accident involved a collision with an SUV in Palo Alto, with no drugs or alcohol involved, and the other driver was unharmed.
- General manager John Lynch confirmed Shanahan is on concussion protocol and will participate in team activities on a limited basis but is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams on September 10.
- Assistant head coach Chris Foerster and team coordinators will take on some of Shanahan’s duties during training camp, which begins this Sunday, ensuring a collective leadership effort.
- The 49ers emphasize their strong team culture and confidence in Foerster’s ability to help lead the team during Shanahan’s recovery.
