USC recruit Alijah Arenas in coma after Cybertruck crash, later Cybertruck burst into flames at tow lot

[Demovictory9]

LOS ANGELES — Alijah Arenas, the Chatsworth High star and crown jewel of USC’s incoming recruiting class, was involved in a serious Cybertruck accident on Thursday morning, a person familiar with the situation not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Los Angeles Times.

The crash occurred at 4:56 a.m. when the Cybertruck struck a fire hydrant and tree and the 18-year-old driver was taken to hospital in stable condition, according to LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes. A source told The Times drugs and alcohol are not suspected and the crash was caused by loss of control of the Cybertruck.

Arenas was placed in a coma, a person with knowledge of the crash told The Times. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the crash and Arenas’ condition.

The Cybertruck was taken from the scene burst into flames at a tow yard. According to a source familiar with the incident, the Los Angeles Fire Hazard Mat responded to the ensuing hazardous materials incident.

Alijah is the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, who canceled plans to stream a new episode of his online show Thursday.

A top-10 recruit in the 2025 class, Alijah Arenas led Chatsworth High to the CIF Division II state championship game in March. He left Chatsworth as the all-time City Section scoring leader, with more than 3,000 points, and recently competed in the McDonald’s All-American game.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/former-warriors-star-s-son-coma-cybertruck-crash-20293115.php

[exboyfil]

1. Kill switch in truck to prevent

Accident recreation and forensics?

[taxi]

2. Cause of the crash was loss of control of the vehicle.

How fortunate. If ever the situation arises where a law enforcement officer thinks careless driving ...
Another lesson learned too late in life.

[hlthe2b]

3. More NIL-related carnage for the immensely immature (not to diminish whatever role Cybertruck/Tesla

may have had). These young guys are handed more money than many will ever see in a lifetime--go out and buy their Ferraris, and Cybertrucks, and Maseratis and whatever else with the typical maturity of an alcohol-guzzling 18-20 yo Frat Boy.

I don't deny that these players should reap $$ rewards, but I think it is high time some guardrails be invoked--like perhaps that money put in a binding trust that allows for reasonable expenses--at least for a few years.

While I know this is basketball, I have to think it is not unlike NCAA football's experience. Every major NCAA football team that I have followed to any real degree has had one or more players experience these kinds of issues--including criminal acts, DUIs, alcohol-fueled domestic violence, and motor vehicle crashes--
Let them know they HAVE the money, but that they need to focus on athletics and school for a few years...

I know. Trying to force maturity development is a big ask, but I really do think we have to do something on this score.

[Jbcsl1]

5. Don't think he had any NIL money yet.

His dad made hundreds of millions in the NBA before he was ousted by bringing a gun into the locker room. More likely that car came from him.

[hlthe2b]

8. Maybe... But as a top 10 recruit he knew it was coming so, not sure that $$ from wealthy Dad

or NIL certainly coming his way is a distinction with a difference.

[newdeal2]

6. The article says drugs or alcohol are not suspected

Even if that was the culprit, there are so many kids who don’t have money or fancy cars but get DUIs. And there are older rich people who also get them - see Tiger Woods.

[hlthe2b]

7. I didn't say they did. I was talking globally about the problem with these young immature athletes

getting this incredibly $$$ when they were so susceptible to the vices that can come with it--sans any maturity to place limits.

Please read what I actually wrote, which was clearly a comment on the phenomenon of young, immature men and the absence of guardrails to temptations afforded by this money.

[BoRaGard]

4. G.O.P. cybertrucks suck