Alijah Arenas is expected to be released from the hospital with no major injuries following a fiery single-car crash, according to a statement made on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast.
Johnson said Alijah Arenas, 18, was driving back from the gym when he “lost control” of the Tesla Cybertruck he was driving in the Reseda area of the San Fernando Valley. According to the L.A. Fire Department, the vehicle crashed into a tree and/or fire hydrant. Video obtained by TMZ shows the front of Arenas’ vehicle on fire after the crash, with two people attempting to help remove him from the truck while water sprays from a damaged fire hydrant. Footage from the scene captured a harrowing moment in which a bystander pulled Alijah from the burning vehicle. He was later seen rolling in a puddle of water, likely in an attempt to cool down after escaping the flames. Upon being admitted to the hospital, he was placed in a medically induced coma. According to reports, Alijah has since regained consciousness — and one of his first questions was whether anyone else had been hurt in the crash.
Authorities confirmed that the Cybertruck involved in the crash was registered to Gilbert Arenas. Police also stated that speed was likely a contributing factor in the accident, though further investigation is ongoing.