49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in car accident
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion and multiple fractures in a car accident on July 14. He is currently undergoing concussion protocol and will have limited participation in the start of the team's training camp.
Why it matters
The health of a high-profile NFL head coach directly impacts team operations and preparation during the critical preseason period.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after an NFL football practice Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jeff Chiu/AP) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion and other injuries in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp, the team announced Saturday, when camp opened.
The two-car accident happened on July 14 in Palo Alto, leading to Shanahan being taken to the hospital. The other driver was not hospitalized. Palo Alto police Lt. Nicholas Martinez said there was no evidence that either driver was impaired and that both cooperated with police. No one was cited in the collision.
Niners general manager John Lynch said Shanahan sustained a concussion, along with a broken nose, broken ribs and an injured hand.
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