49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hospitalized after July 14 car crash, will miss start of training camp

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a two-vehicle collision on July 14 at the intersection of Alma Street and Hamilton Avenue near Stanford University, according to Palo Alto police. The crash resulted in non-life-threatening injuries, including broken ribs, a broken nose, bruises and a concussion, the team said in a statement released on July 25. Shanahan will take part in training camp activities on a limited basis while he recovers, and assistant head coach Chris Foerster, along with team coordinators, will assume head-coach duties during his absence.

General manager John Lynch told reporters that Shanahan is “doing good” but still experiencing lingering effects from the concussion, which remains the primary factor determining his return timeline. Lynch said the team will follow a phased approach similar to that used for players, allowing doctors to dictate when Shanahan can resume full duties. He added that the organization does not expect the coach to miss the season opener, though the exact date of his return depends on medical clearance.

The 49ers are scheduled to open preseason on Aug. 13 against the Tennessee Titans, with the regular season beginning in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 8. No impairment was suspected in the crash, and both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with police.