Alijah Arenas’ loved ones are navigating a terrifying accident.
The 18-year-old son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was hospitalized April 24 after being involved in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in LA’s San Fernando Valley, NBC News 4 Los Angeles reported, citing a law enforcement officer with knowledge of the situation.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, per the outlet, police responded shortly before 5 a.m. to a single-vehicle collision that saw the Cybertruck collide head-on with a tree and possibly fire hydrant. The Los Angeles Fire Department, per NBC News 4, said an 18-year-old male was hospitalized following the crash in serious but stable condition.
Alijah was reportedly placed into a medically induced coma to treat his injuries, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing sources, adding initial tests indicated the University of Southern California recruit had not suffered broken bones.
E! News has reached out to reps for Gilbert for comment but has not yet heard back.
According to NBC News 4, citing law enforcement, it is unclear what caused Alijah’s crash at this time, though the initial investigation is focusing on possible excessive speed as a contributing cause.
