Kyle Shanahan suffers non-life-threatening injuries in car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered "non-life-threatening injuries" in a recent car accident, according to a team statement.

The 49ers coach will be "limited" with the team as the 49ers enter training camp on July 25.

"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," the team said in a statement.

"Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care. Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster, along with team coordinators, will handle head coach responsibilities during this period."

Dispatch received a call about a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Alma Street and Hamilton Avenue near Stanford University on July 14 at 6:13 p.m., and Palo Alto Police Officers and Palo Alto Fire Department responded to the scene, Palo Alto Police Department Lt. Nicolas Martinez told USA TODAY Sports.

Two drivers were involved in the collision, and one was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash. Martinez added that there was no impairment suspected and both drivers remained on scene and were cooperative with the police. No one was cited for the collision.

The 49ers' training camp is set for its first practice on July 26, ahead of their 2026 season opener on Thursday, Sept. 10 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The 46-year-old Shanahan is in his 10th season with the team. He has a regular season record of 82-46 and a 9-5 mark in the postseason. He has twice taken San Francisco to the Super Bowl in 2019 and 2023, with both losses coming to the Kansas City Chiefs.

49ers GM John Lynch comments on Kyle Shanahan's car crash

John Lynch, San Francisco's president of football operations and general manager, discussed Shanahan's status and the 49ers' plan for helping his recovery in a press conference on July 25.

"Kyle is doing good. He's got some bumps and bruises. He did suffer a concussion in the accident, has some lingering effects from that concussion," Lynch said. "We're going to let the condition, the doctors, dictate how he comes back, when he comes back. He's been in the building, so we've seen him.

"It's kind of like we do with our players, a phased back approach. Number one for Kyle and the Shanahan family is getting him back right. He's a tremendous head coach, but this is bigger than that. This is about his well-being and we're going to take the time necessary and I think we're very equipped to do that."

Lynch went on to reiterate the 49ers' statement in explaining how the rest of coaching staff will take on Shanahan's duties as he recovers. He confirmed Foerster, who is the team's assistant head coach, would step into a bigger role in the meantime to help lead San Francisco's training camp. Foerster will work with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer to get the 49ers' players up to speed ahead of the preseason.

"We're not going to blink," Lynch said. "We feel like we're well-equipped for something like this. We understand what a tremendous leader we have in Kyle. Chris Foerster ... knows Kyle inside and out, what Kyle wants, what Kyle needs.

"I think one of the great things Kyle does, aside from coaching his team, is leading this organization and I think he's a tremendous developer of his staff and so we're not going to miss a beat."

Lynch concluded by saying the team would provide more information about Shanahan's recovery "as we deem appropriate."

Rams head coach Sean McVay shares 'thoughts and prayers'

McVay told reporters at the Rams' first day of training camp on July 25 that he had spoken to Shanahan after the 49ers' head coach's car crash.

"Most importantly, thank God he and the other person involved is okay," McVay said. “"Perspective is everything. We talk about that all the time as coaches and everybody goes through different things. I think the most important thing is that he's on the road to recovery.

"I think any time that something like that happens, it shakes you up a little bit. But most importantly, I have talked to him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, and I know he's got an incredible perspective on it all. Kyle's a stud. I have as much respect for him as anybody and he's a friend of mine, and I love him and hope that he's going to have a great recovery.”

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