49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers significant injuries in offseason car wreck

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shananhan was involved in a serious car wreck last week, the team announced on Saturday.

Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs, his hand, needed over 40 stitches in his face and suffered a severe concussion in the accident, according to ESPN. The incident happened on July 14 when the 45-year-old coach collided with another SUV by his home in northern California, according to the report.

"San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers. Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care," the 49ers said in a statement.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

"Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster along with team coordinators will handle head coach responsibilities during this period."

Palo Alto lieutenant Nicholas Martinez told ESPN that the other driver was not injured and that drugs or alcohol were not involved. Shanahan was taken to the hospital by local paramedics after the wreck and was released after spending much of the day there. 

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