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Epoch Times
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Epoch Times
USC Recruit Alijah Arenas Released From Hospital After Cybertruck Crash
Top USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas, who was placed in a medically induced coma after being injured in a Tesla Cybertruck crash, has been released from a hospital less than a week after the accident. The 18-year-old is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and reality TV star Laura Govan. 'We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch,' the family 'While his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong, and he is surrounded by love and support. The Govan and Arenas family are preparing for the road ahead with faith and determination, committed to nurturing Alijah back to 100 percent. He remains blessed, resilient, and in high spirits.' Alijah Arenas was driving home from the gym on April 24 in Los Angeles when he lost control of his vehicle, striking a tree and a fire hydrant. He was taken to a hospital in serious condition. Prior to his son's release from the hospital, Gilbert Arenas and cohost Josiah Johnson gave an update on his condition during an Related Stories 4/29/2025 4/22/2025 'Happy to announce that Alijah's doing much better,' Johnson said. 'Walking, talking, progressing very well, should be released from the hospital very soon. No major injuries as a result of the car accident.' Johnson noted medical personnel placed Alijah in a coma as a 'precautionary measure due to smoke inhalation.' An official cause of the crash has yet to be released. Gilbert Arenas owns and runs the podcast in partnership with Underdog Fantasy Sports, an online daily fantasy sports website and app. 'Our hearts are with our friend and Underdog partner Gilbert Arenas in this difficult moment,' the company Alijah Arenas is the No. 13-ranked recruit in the class of 2025 and committed to the USC Trojans in January. Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games with halftime performance from GloRilla at Barclays Center in New York City on April 1, McDonald's The five-star recruit attends Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles, and became the first boys' player in the area to score 3,000 career points. Gilbert Arenas was the 31st overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2001 NBA draft. The three-time NBA All-Star also played for the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, but spent most of his 12-year career with the Washington Wizards. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Alijah Arenas out of coma after terrifying car crash
USC commit Alijah Arenas, the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, is out of his coma and showed 'significant signs of progress in the last 24 hours' following a single-vehicle crash in San Fernando Valley Thursday morning, according to a family statement given to ESPN. Arenas, 18, opened his eyes and was able to write on a piece of paper that he remembered the smoke and asked, 'Did anyone get hurt?' his family said. Arenas remains intubated and with his family by his side. Advertisement Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games with halftime performance from GloRilla at Barclays Center on April 1, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for McDonald's The family included a first-hand encounter from a bystander that helped remove Arenas from the burning vehicle. 'I remember hearing banging on the car window, but I couldn't see anything because the smoke was so thick. That's when I realized someone was inside,' the person said. 'I tried to break the window, but it wouldn't give. Then I saw one of the windows was cracked just enough and we used everything we had to bend it and pull him out. The car was on fire. We just knew we had to get him out.' Advertisement A cause for the crash has been not been disclosed as of Friday. The incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree/fire hydrant with fire involved, and the driver was transported to the hospital in serious condition, the L.A. Fire Department said. Advertisement Chatsworth High School basketball player Alijah Arenas, left, talks to his dad, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas before a CIF State Division IV championship basketball game in Sacramento, Saturday, March 9, 2024. AP Arenas, who is a guard at Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles, played in the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games at Barclays Center earlier this month. He committed to the Trojans in January.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Alijah Arenas crash video shows fiery wreck that led to USC commit being induced into coma
Video from the car crash involving Alijah Arenas, the son of ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas, showed a fiery scene in the wee hours Thursday morning just outside his San Fernando Valley home. The video, obtained by TMZ and shot by a neighbor of the Arenas family, revealed a scary scene where the Tesla of the USC men's basketball commit was engulfed in flames, while a nearby fire hydrant spewed water after the car hit it. Advertisement Arenas was reportedly placed in an induced coma following the incident. Basketball phenom Alijah Arenas rolled on the ground in a huge puddle of water just moments after he was ripped from a burning Tesla Cybertruck, video obtained by TMZ Sports shows. TMZ Sports/Backgrid The outlet reported the neighbor as saying the accident occurred around 5 a.m. Good Samaritans could be seen attempting to pull Arenas out of the car in the video before it cuts to when first responders appeared to arrive on the scene. Alijah Arenas rolled into a puddle on the ground after the accident. TMZ Sports/Backgrid Alijah Arenas, of Chatsworth High School in California, who has committed to USC next year, takes questions during the McDonald's All American Games Media Day, Monday, March 31, 2025 in New York. AP The person filming the video could be heard telling a firefighter there had been one person in the car, 'but check in the car first please, just in case.' The video published by TMZ also showed Arenas on the ground in pain after he was pulled from the crash. He was later put on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital. Neighbors ran outside to help the high school basketball star after the wreck. TMZ Sports/Backgrid Authorities said he was in 'stable condition' while being transported. Advertisement Sports Illustrated high school hoops insider Tarek Fattal reported Arenas was put into an induced coma as part of the protocol for smoke inhalation. A security video from a nearby home provided to KTLA showed the moment that the Tesla struck the tree, and witness Jose Prera described a scene having 'a lot of smoke' and fire. Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games on April 1, 2025. Getty Images for McDonald's Authorities have not officially confirmed the identity of the person involved in the crash. The Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA that a 'Cybertruck crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree on the 7900 block of Corbin Avenue just before 5 a.m., after which an 18-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition.'
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Alijah Arenas Accident: What We Know About USC Star's Cybertruck Crash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Alijah Arenas, a top basketball recruit for the University of Southern California, was involved in a serious car accident on Thursday. Arenas, who is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was driving a Tesla Cybertruck in the Los Angeles area when he crashed into a tree and fire hydrant. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the 18-year-old has been "hospitalized and placed into an induced coma," Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. According to Sports Illustrated's Tarek Fattal, he "suffered no major bodily injuries." "ALIJAH ARENAS UPDATE: Arenas was in an accident driving a Cybertruck. It caught on fire, and he inhaled a lot of smoke. According to sources, this was the reason for induced coma (protocol for smoke inhalation). Arenas suffered no major bodily injuries," Fattal wrote on X. Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games with a halftime performance from GloRilla at the Barclays Center on April 1, 2025 in New York City. Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games with a halftime performance from GloRilla at the Barclays Center on April 1, 2025 in New York McDonald's What People Are Saying Actor Billy Baldwin shared a photo of Arenas on X, formerly Twitter, and wrote: "Prayers for a full recovery for Alijah Arenas. 🙏🏽" Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson posted on X: "Cookie and I are praying for a full recovery for Alijah Arenas following his car crash. We are also praying for the entire Arenas family, especially his dad Gilbert and mom Laura, during this difficult time 🙏🏾" NFL alum Robert Griffin III said on X: "Prayers up for the son of Gilbert Arenas and 5 Star USC Basketball commit Alijah Arenas. He is in an induced coma after being injured in a car crash. 🙏🏾" This is a developing story and will be updated.
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Alijah Arenas crash video shows fiery wreck that led to USC commit being induced into coma
Video from the car crash involving Alijah Arenas, the son of ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas, showed a fiery scene in the wee hours Thursday morning just outside his San Fernando Valley home. The video, obtained by TMZ and shot by a neighbor of the Arenas family, revealed a scary scene where the Tesla of the USC men's basketball commit was engulfed in flames, while a nearby fire hydrant spewed water after the car hit it. Arenas was reportedly placed in an induced coma following the incident. Advertisement 5 Basketball phenom Alijah Arenas rolled on the ground in a huge puddle of water just moments after he was ripped from a burning Tesla Cybertruck, video obtained by TMZ Sports shows. TMZ Sports/Backgrid The outlet reported the neighbor as saying the accident occurred around 5 a.m. Good Samaritans could be seen attempting to pull Arenas out of the car in the video before it cuts to when first responders appeared to arrive on the scene. Advertisement 5 Alijah Arenas rolled into a puddle on the ground after the accident. TMZ Sports/Backgrid 5 Alijah Arenas, of Chatsworth High School in California, who has committed to USC next year, takes questions during the McDonald's All American Games Media Day, Monday, March 31, 2025 in New York. AP The person filming the video could be heard telling a firefighter there had been one person in the car, 'but check in the car first please, just in case.' The video published by TMZ also showed Arenas on the ground in pain after he was pulled from the crash. He was later put on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital. Advertisement 5 Neighbors ran outside to help the high school basketball star after the wreck. TMZ Sports/Backgrid Authorities said he was in 'stable condition' while being transported. Sports Illustrated high school hoops insider Tarek Fattal reported Arenas was put into an induced coma as part of the protocol for smoke inhalation. A security video from a nearby home provided to KTLA showed the moment that the Tesla struck the tree, and witness Jose Prera described a scene having 'a lot of smoke' and fire. Advertisement 5 Alijah Arenas seen on the court during the 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games on April 1, 2025. Getty Images for McDonald's Authorities have not officially confirmed the identity of the person involved in the crash. The Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA that a 'Cybertruck crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree on the 7900 block of Corbin Avenue just before 5 a.m., after which an 18-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition.'
