49ers coach Kyle Shanahan badly injured in car crash

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis after the July 14 crash, the 49ers said. (Santiago Mejia/S.F. Chronicle)


San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered significant injuries when his car collided with a sport utility vehicle near his home in Los Gatos this month and will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp, the team said.

Shanahan suffered a concussion and a broken nose, hand and ribs in the July 14 crash, a league source said. ESPN reported that Shanahan received 40 stitches in the face and broke three ribs.

He hasn't been cleared to fully return to coach due to ongoing concussion symptoms, a team source said.

The 49ers report to training camp Saturday and will have their first practice Sunday. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster and coordinators will handle head coach responsibilities at the start of camp while Shanahan recovers.

"Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care," the 49ers said in a statement.

Shanahan is set to begin his 10th season with the 49ers. His 82 career wins rank third in franchise history, behind George Seifert (98) and Bill Walsh (82). His nine career postseason victories rank third behind Seifert and Walsh, who each have 10.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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