In the United States, specifically in Palo Alto, California, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a serious car accident on July 14. Dispatch audio revealed that authorities were alerted to the incident shortly after 6:13 p.m. The crash involved a black Tesla and a blue Mercedes, with reports indicating that one driver was bleeding from the head. Shanahan was transported to a local hospital due to his injuries, which included a broken nose, broken hand, fractured ribs, a facial laceration requiring 40 stitches, and a concussion. Fortunately, law enforcement stated that there was no suspicion of impairment, and both drivers remained at the scene, cooperating with police. No citations were issued, and the cause of the collision remains undisclosed. As a result of his injuries, Shanahan will not be able to fully coach the team during training camp this summer. Niners general manager John Lynch confirmed that Shanahan is under medical care and will follow a protocol for recovery. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster will take over as interim head coach during Shanahan's recovery period. The 49ers are scheduled to play their first game of the season on September 10 against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, raising concerns about Shanahan's availability for the game.