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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.
CBS News
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Alijah Arenas recovering well after Cybertruck crash in Los Angeles
During their Monday show, host Josiah Johnson announced that Alijah Arenas, son of co-host Gilbert Arenas and a highly touted USC basketball recruit, is recovering well after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck in a Los Angeles neighborhood last week. "Alijah's doing better — walking, talking and progressing very well," Johnson said during the podcast Gil's Arena. "He should be released from the hospital very soon." It is unclear how the crash occurred. A nearby security camera shows the Cybertruck striking a hydrant and a tree before the vehicle caught on fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department said an 18-year-old man was found outside the truck when paramedics arrived. Firefighters said the Cybertruck caught on fire about an hour after it was taken to a tow yard. Alijah Arenas is walking and talking, according to the co-host of his father's podcast. Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images Initial information from the LAPD said the 18-year-old was taken to the hospital in a stable condition. However, firefighters stated he was in a serious condition when they arrived at the hospital. Out of caution, doctors placed Alijah in a medically induced coma because of smoke inhalation, according to Johnson. Other than that, Johnson said Alijah did not suffer any major injuries. The five-star recruit from Chatsworth High School committed to attend USC in January. The shooting guard is considered one of the top prospects in the country. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his family following this morning's accident," USC Coach Eric Musselman tweeted. Following the collision, Gilbert Arenas tweeted that his podcast "Gil's Arena" canceled its show for Thursday. The former NBA star owns and runs the podcast in partnership with Underdog Fantasy Sports. "Our hearts are with our friend and Underdog partner Gilbert Arenas in this difficult moment," Underdog Fantasy Sports tweeted. "We ask the Gil's Arena and Underdog communities to please keep Alijah and the entire family in your thoughts." At roughly noon, Laura Govan, Alijah's mother, posted on Instagram asking for prayers. "The family of Alijah Arenas is currently facing a deeply challenging time following the reported accident involving their son," a family spokesperson stated on Thursday. "They are grateful for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support being extended from across the world. Right now, their focus is entirely on Alijah and his well-being."
