College Basketball Prospect Alijah Arenas, Son of NBA Star Gilbert Arenas, Hospitalized After Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Los Angeles

Alijah Arenas, a prominent college basketball prospect and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles early Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. when Arenas crashed a Tesla Cybertruck into a tree and a fire hydrant, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Los Angeles Police Department reported receiving calls about the crash near the 7900 block of Corbin Avenue at approximately 4:56 a.m.

Arenas, who had recently committed to playing basketball at the University of Southern California, was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that the 18-year-old was transported to the hospital in serious condition. Despite the severity of the crash, initial reports from the LAPD indicated that Arenas was in stable condition upon arrival at the hospital.

The young athlete is known for his impressive basketball skills, having played for the Chatsworth Chancellors. He was recently seen in action during a boys CIF State Division II championship basketball game against the Jesuit Marauders at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Arenas’ commitment to USC has been highly anticipated, given his potential to make a significant impact on the college basketball scene.

The crash involving the Tesla Cybertruck is currently under investigation by local authorities. Further details regarding the circumstances of the accident and Arenas’ recovery are yet to be disclosed. The incident has drawn attention due to Arenas’ rising profile in the sports community and his connection to his father, Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA All-Star.