USC recruit Alijah Arenas put into coma after Cybertruck crash in L.A.

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Alijah Arenas, a apical USC hoops perpetrate and lad of erstwhile NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is successful an induced coma aft being progressive successful a Tesla Cybertruck clang Thursday morning, sources told CBS News Los Angeles.

Alijah was hospitalized aft being earnestly injured during the crash, sources told CBS News Los Angeles.

Sacramento, CA - March 15: Alijah Arenas #0 of Chatsworth Chancellors prepares to sprout a free-throw against the Jesuit Marauders successful the 2nd fractional of a boys CIF State Division II title hoops crippled astatine the Golden 1 Center successful Sacramento connected Saturday, March 15, 2025. Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images

The Los Angeles Police Department said they received calls astir 4:56 a.m. that a conveyance had deed a hydrant and a histrion adjacent the 7900 artifact of Corbin Avenue.

Initial accusation from the LAPD said the 18-year-old was taken to the infirmary successful unchangeable condition.

The five-star enlistee from Chatsworth High School committed to be USC successful January. The shooting defender is considered 1 of the apical prospects successful the country.

It is unclear however the clang took place.

Following the collision, Gilbert Arenas tweeted that his podcast "Gil's Arena" canceled its show today. The erstwhile NBA prima owns and runs the podcast successful concern with Underdog Fantasy Sports.

"Our hearts are with our person and Underdog spouse Gilbert Arenas successful this hard moment," Underdog Fantasy Sports tweeted. "We inquire the Gil's Arena and Underdog communities to delight support Alijah and the full household successful your thoughts."

At astir noon, Laura Govan, Alijah's mother, posted connected Instagram asking for prayers.

CBS News Los Angeles has reached retired to USC, the NCAA and the LAUSD for remark connected the incident.