Kyle Shanahan Addresses Car Accident, Injury Status Ahead of Preseason Opener Kyle Shanahan, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, addressed questions about his recent car accident for the first time since the team’s training camp began. The incident, which occurred on July 14, left the 46-year-old coach with a range of injuries, including a concussion, three broken ribs, and a fractured left hand. Despite his condition, Shanahan confirmed he is “roughly at full strength” and plans to coach during the team’s preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Shanahan revealed that he has adjusted his coaching responsibilities to focus on recovery, reducing some of his usual duties. He emphasized the importance of maintaining his routine, which includes reviewing game footage extensively and spending time analyzing plays after training sessions. “I try not to come in here every single day because I feel like, if I did, I wouldn’t be able to pull off my normal routine,” he said, citing the physical toll of his injuries. The accident, which involved his Tesla Model S, occurred when Shanahan was using the vehicle’s autopilot feature. He explained that he had dropped his phone and briefly taken his eyes off the road, leading to the crash. While he has used autopilot for nine years and considers himself “pretty comfortable” with the technology, he remains uncertain whether the accident was caused by a malfunction or if he inadvertently disabled the system while retrieving his phone. “Anytime you cause an accident that can be avoided, you feel pretty stupid, especially when you have a chance to hurt someone else,” he said. Shanahan clarified the circumstances of the crash during a private meeting with reporters late last month.#san_francisco_49ers #kyle_shanahan #tennessee_titans #tesla_model_s #nfc_titles
