San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a serious car accident last week, sustaining multiple injuries, the team announced on Saturday. Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries including a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a severe concussion, and required more than 40 stitches to his face, according to ESPN.
"San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries," the 49ers said in a statement. "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."
Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster and the team coordinators will manage head coaching responsibilities during Shanahan's recovery period. The team statement indicated that Shanahan will participate in training camp on a limited basis as he recovers.