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Roomies, prayers up! High school basketball sensation Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA baller Gilbert Arenas, was reportedly rushed to the hospital early Thursday morning after a terrifying crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck.
According to ESPN, officials responded to the scene at 4:55 a.m. after a Tesla Cybertruck reportedly slammed into a “tree/fire hydrant” in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Emergency responders pulled up after reports of a trapped patient, but by the time they arrived, Arenas had already made it out of the vehicle.
While the LAFD didnt name the individual at the time, they confirmed an 18-year-old driver made it out of the vehicle before being rushed to the hospital in serious condition. The article further states that its still unclear what caused the crash, but Alijah was placed into an induced coma following the accident. Sources reportedly confirmed to ESPN that the driver was indeed Alijah Arenas, and thankfully, early medical tests showed no broken bones. Per TMZ, Arenas was reportedly placed in the induced coma due to smoke inhalation.
According to TMZ, dispatch audio from the incident describes the scary scene.
Social media has been buzzing with shock and support since news broke about Alijah Arenas serious car crash. After his mother, Laura Govan, posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story, fans took to The Shade Room comment section to drop support and well wishes.
Instagram user @mzmanuel78 wrote, “”
And, Instagram user @Ladyrei typed, “Do your thing, Lord! ”
Instagram user @ok.im.reloaded commented, “As a mother I can understand. Sending prayers!!”
While Instagram user @queennnnnnt said, “Prayers up for that baby ”
Instagram user @_cake_girl_0404 wrote “Calling on god…”
For those who dont know, Alijah is one of the top ballers in the country. Hes a five-star recruit who recently committed to USC and even locked in a sponsorship deal with Adidas. Just earlier this month, he was sharing his excitement about the future with TMZ Sports. However, further than that, Alijah is also more than just a rising star. Hes the son of ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas, and recently made headlines as the No. 13-ranked recruit in the Class of 2025.
