The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to start their training camp on Sunday, Jul 26. The 49ers wrote a statement after head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash last week.
The SF 49ers wrote: “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 team also added: “Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster, along with team coordinators, will handle head coach responsibilities during this period.”
More Details Revealed About Shanahan’s Car Accident
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, “Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs, his hand, needed over 40 stitches in his face, and suffered a severe concussion during a July 14 car accident when he collided with an SUV near his northern California home.”
Schefter added: “Kyle Shanahan was taken by paramedics to the local hospital, where he spent much of that day before being released. The other driver was not injured, per Palo Alto lieutenant Nicholas Martinez. Martinez said drugs and alcohol were not involved and both drivers were cooperative with the police. No one was cited for the collision.”
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