San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a serious car accident, with friend Chris Simms reporting that Shanahan nearly lost an eye due to the incident. Simms shared further details regarding the extent of Shanahan's injuries.
Despite the severity of the crash, 49ers General Manager John Lynch stated that Shanahan is expected to recover and coach the team's Week 1 opener in Australia. The coach's status had been a topic of discussion among early NFL training camp notes.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with records now revealing the circumstances that led to the crash that seriously injured the 49ers coach. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.