Overview
- Shanahan was involved in a two‑vehicle collision on July 14 at Alma Street and Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto when his car struck an SUV and was taken to a local hospital before being released.
- Police say the other driver was uninjured, no drugs or alcohol were involved and no citations were issued following the crash.
- Multiple reports say Shanahan suffered a severe concussion plus a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand and more than 40 stitches to his face.
- The 49ers announced Shanahan will take part in training camp on a limited basis while assistant head coach Chris Foerster and the team coordinators run day‑to‑day coaching duties.
- General manager John Lynch said Shanahan is in concussion protocol and must meet medical markers to return but the team does not expect him to miss the early September season opener in Melbourne.