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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas Blames Son's Car Accident On Tesla Cybertruck Malfunction
Gilbert Arenas' son, Alijah, got into a car accident on April 24 after he 'lost control' of his Tesla Cybertruck in the San Fernando Valley. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the vehicle crashed into a tree and/or fire hydrant. Footage obtained by TMZ showed the 18-year-old's car on fire as two people attempted to remove him from the Cybertruck. However, during a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, the NBA veteran blames the crash on the car's defect. 'The car malfunctioned on him,' Arenas explained. 'The steering wheel went limp and ran him right into a tree.' The 43-year-old continued, 'He couldn't break the window […] He was on the phone with 911 for 10 minutes. He realized he couldn't break the window. If you're a parent and your teen has this car, you might want to put a hammer in that joint— something that will break the window. Physically, he said he was tryna kick the window and he couldn't.' After the accident, Alijah was transported to a hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma because of smoke inhalation. He was released six days later and then, it was confirmed in a statement that he hadn't suffered any 'major injuries' as a result of the crash. 'The Govan and Arenas family are preparing for the road ahead with faith and determination, committed to nurturing Alijah back to 100%. He remains blessed, resilient, and in high spirits,' said the Arenas family in a statement. When reflecting on the crash, Arenas said that he gave Alijah a speech when he came home. 'I said, 'Listen, you're a lucky one to see this. Most people don't get to see the flowers and how everyone reacts when something happens,' he recalled. 'You get to witness what the world did when you were in an induced coma. You can't take this s**t for granted.'' Watch the full recap above. More from Alijah Arenas, Son Of Gilbert Arenas, Out Of Coma After Cybertruck Crash A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's Car Totaled After Car Accident Exclusive: 'Memes & Nightmares' Trailer Explores The Digital World Of NBA Twitter
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas Goes Off on the Tesla Cybertruck Following His Son's Near-Fatal Accident
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas speaking out about his son's scary car accident back in April. And now he's revealing exactly what happened to cause the fiery scene in the first place. As we previously told you, Arenas' son Alijah ran over a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree in a Los Angeles neighborhood back at the end of April. The scary video was captured by a neighbor which showed the Tesla Cybertruck he engulfed in flames while the fire hydrant spewed water around it. Alijah himself could be seen being removed from the car shirtless and shoeless before being rushed to the hospital. As a health and safety protocol for smoke inhalation, they put the younger Arenas into a medically induced coma for about 24 hours before waking up and beginning his recovery journey. Now, in a new interview on the 'All the Smoke' podcast hosted by fellow former NBA stars Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on Monday, the elder Arenas assured his listeners that his son was doing much better and healing day by day. In a surprising move, he also revealed the cause behind his son's nearly fatal accident. 'The car malfunctioned on him. The steering wheel went limp and rammed right into a tree,' he said before revealing his son couldn't break the window open to escape the car because it was bulletproof. 'People are like, 'Oh, he fell asleep.' I'm looking at him. He's on the phone. He's on the phone with 911, I'm trying to get that call, he was on the phone with them for 10 minutes. So I know he was, at least, in the car for 10 minutes,' Arenas explained. He went on to suggest that parents ought to let them have a hammer in the car or something so that their kids can get break out if they need to. 'He said he was trying to kick the window in, but couldn't,' the elder Arenas said. Later, Arenas said he emphasized the importance of his son seeing all the well wishes and flowers sent his way while he was in his coma and said he was lucky to even be a witness to it all after what he went through. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
What led to Alijah Arenas' life-threatening accident? Father Gilbert Arenas claims reason behind the Cybertruck crash
Alijah Arenas and Gilbert Arenas. Image via: Flight Club Invitational | Richard Winton/X In late April, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faced every parent's worst nightmare. His son, Alijah Arenas , an 18-year-old basketball phenom committed to USC, was involved in a terrifying car crash while driving a Tesla Cybertruck. The vehicle struck a tree and a fire hydrant in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley and burst into flames, leaving Alijah trapped inside. Now, Gilbert has shared new details answering the burning question of what led to the horrific crash. Gilbert Arenas revealed the reason behind Alijah Arenas' life-threatening accident The crash happened around 5 a.m. on April 24. Alijah Arenas, who was behind the wheel, inhaled a large amount of smoke and had to be placed in a medically induced coma. Fortunately, he didn't suffer any broken bones. He was released from the hospital six days later and is now recovering at home under close medical watch. But the story behind the crash has raised troubling questions about the Tesla Cybertruck's safety. Appearing on the All The Smoke podcast, Gilbert Arenas explained what really happened. 'The car malfunctioned on him. The steering wheel went limp and ran him right into a tree,' he said, rejecting speculation that his son had fallen asleep at the wheel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Arenas added that Alijah was on the phone with 911 for nearly 10 minutes while the vehicle burned around him. 'He couldn't break the window,' he said. 'Physically, he said he was trying to kick the window in and couldn't. If you're a parent and your teen has this car, you might want to put a hammer in that joint.' The Tesla Cybertruck's shatter-resistant, bulletproof glass, marketed as a selling point, made it nearly impossible for Alijah to escape. According to a family statement shared by TMZ, the rescue effort came down to sheer determination and luck. One good Samaritan recounted hearing banging from inside the car: 'I couldn't see anything because the smoke was so thick.' Eventually, a slight crack in one of the windows allowed bystanders to pry it open and pull Alijah out. 'The car was on fire. We just knew we had to get him out.' Gilbert revealed how emotional it was to see his son alive after the ordeal. 'Once he got his personality back… our jokes came back and I'm like, 'Damn boy, you almost went extra crispy on me man.'' He said he used the moment to remind Alijah of how rare second chances are. 'You're a lucky one to see this,' he told him. 'Most people don't get to see the flowers and how everyone reacts when something happens… You can't take this sh-t for granted. ' Since the crash, Tesla has not issued a public statement about the alleged malfunction. Meanwhile, the Arenas family is focused on Alijah's recovery. Also Read: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder (05/20): Box score, player stats, game summary and more Alijah's basketball career is still on track, and with USC on the horizon. He's carrying a powerful life experience that could shape his future both on and off the court. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas Blames Son's Car Crash On Tesla Cybertruck Malfunction
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has opened up about his son Alijah Arenas's car crash in late April. Alijah survived the accident after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck into a fire hydrant and a tree. The teenager had to be placed in a medically induced coma and spent some days in the hospital. However, he recovered fully, much to his family's delight. Gilbert recently appeared on the "All The Smoke" podcast and shed light on his son's Tesla Cybertruck crash last month. The former basketballer revealed that the crash happened after the vehicle malfunctioned. He shared, "The car malfunctioned on him. The steering wheel went limp and ran him right into a tree." Gilbert also shared that he was relieved after his son came out of induced coma. He said, "Once he got his personality back, which is once they took the drugs out of him, you know, our jokes came back and I'm like, 'Damn boy, you almost went extra crispy on me man." During the conversation, Gilbert also rubbished the rumors that Alijah fell asleep while driving and revealed that he spoke to 911 for 10 minutes trying to get help after the vehicle went up in flames. Gilbert explained that the Cybertruck's bulletproof windows were hard for Alijah to break and advised parents whose kids owned the vehicle to ensure they have a hammer inside. He said, "I have seen that. You know when people were 'Oh, he fell asleep.' I'm looking is on the phone right? He is on the phone with 9-1-1 . I'm trying to get that call. He was on the phone with them for ten minutes. So, I know he was at least in the car for ten minutes." Gilbert continued, "If you're a parent and your teen has this car, you might want to put a hammer in that joint. Something that can break the window. Physically, he said he was trying to kick the window in, and he couldn't." The proud dad also revealed what he told his son after returning home after his hospital discharge. He said, "When he got home, we had flowers for him and I gave him that speech." Gilbert continued, "I said, listen, you are a lucky one to see this. Most people don't get to see the flowers and how everybody reacts when something happens. So you get to witness what the world did when you was in an induced coma." He also said that he told his son that the experience is supposed to make him "great,' adding that he "can't take this sh-t for granted." Gilbert's son, Alijah, survived a terrifying car accident involving a Tesla Cybertruck. The crash occurred early Thursday morning, April 24, in the Reseda area of the San Fernando Valley. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the vehicle collided with a tree and a fire hydrant just before 5 a.m. and caught fire shortly afterward. Alijah, a rising high school basketball star, reportedly inhaled a significant amount of smoke and was placed in a medically induced coma as a precaution. Thankfully, he did not suffer any serious physical injuries. A day after the crash, he came out of the coma, providing a much-needed sense of relief to his family, friends, and fans. Law enforcement officials suspect the crash may have been caused by excessive speed, though no official cause was confirmed. Nearly a week after the crash, the Arenas family shared uplifting news that Alijah had been released from the hospital. In a statement obtained by TMZ, the family confirmed he was now resting comfortably at home and under close watch. Although his road to full recovery has just begun, they expressed gratitude for his resilience and high spirits. The family emphasized their commitment to supporting Alijah back to full strength and requested continued privacy. They also thanked fans for the outpouring of love and prayers. Following the accident, questions were asked about Alijah's basketball future due to his standout high school performances. However, the USC commit is fully recovered and will begin his college basketball career later this year.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Steering wheel went limp' — Gilbert Arenas shares details of his son's Cybertruck accident in Los Angeles
(Image Source - Getty Images) An unexpected car breakdown almost took the life of 18-year-old basketball prodigy Alijah Arenas . While driving his Tesla Cybertruck , the steering wheel malfunctioned, leading to a crash that left him surrounded by smoke. Thankfully, after a few nerve-wracking minutes, good Samaritans rescued him. Although he was in a coma for a while, Alijah is recovering quickly and is determined to be ready for his freshman basketball season at USC this fall. Gilbert Arenas opens up about son Alijah's terrifying Tesla crash and miraculous recovery Alijah Arenas found himself in a nightmare. While driving his Tesla Cybertruck back from the gym on April 24, 2025, a sudden steering failure caused the truck to swerve off the road, crashing into a tree and a fire hydrant in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The collision ignited the front of the Cybertruck, trapping Alijah inside as smoke quickly filled the cabin. He remained trapped for roughly 10 to 12 minutes until bystanders broke a window and pulled him to safety. In a recent episode of the 'All The Smoke' podcast, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas opened up about the terrifying accident involving his son. He explained that the steering wheel of the Cybertruck "went limp," resulting in the crash. Gilbert was completely in the dark about the situation since the vehicle's GPS had failed to provide updates, and he only got the news from his daughter, Izela. When he arrived at the hospital, he was shocked to see Alijah in a medically induced coma due to heavy smoke inhalation. Alijah went through a tough crash but somehow managed to escape with only minor injuries. After a few days in a coma, he woke up and immediately wanted to know, 'Did anyone else get hurt?' His recovery was super quick; within days, he was up and about, chatting away, and they were planning to send him home soon. Gilbert Arenas on Mavs Draft Lottery Win, Brunson's Mamba Mode & QUESTIONABLE NBA Lotteries Alijah, a 6'6" shooting guard from Chatsworth High, is now the seventh-best player in the 2025 class. He just moved up from the 2026 class and chose USC over schools like Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisville. Even after the accident, Alijah and his family are hopeful about him being ready for his freshman year at USC this fall. Also Read: Kyrie Irving reacts to Dallas Mavericks' 1.8% draft miracle as Cooper Flagg becomes likely No. 1 pick People are starting to question the safety and reliability of Tesla's Cybertruck after this incident, especially with the chance of malfunctions leading to accidents. As of now, there's been no official statement from Tesla about the crash. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
