Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah, had a serious car crash on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The 18-year-old basketball player suffered significant injuries and was hospitalised, where he was placed in an induced coma. The Los Angeles Police Department has determined that the excessive speed of the Tesla Cybertruck was the cause of the brutal accident.
What a whirlwind it’s been in the NBA community following Alijah’s unfortunate accident! Thankfully, he is now on the road to recovery. In a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, his dad shared some vital details about the incident that has captured everyone’s attention.
“My thing was making sure there were no broken limbs, there were no burns. Lucky for him, trapped inside of a car for so long, it’s lucky there were bystanders that heard the crash that early in the morning that got him out. He was a little stronger than they thought… I guess he was in the car, it looked like about 10, 12 minutes. … Just inhaling that,” Arenas said.
Arenas has shared the harrowing experience concerning his son, who was unfortunately trapped inside a burning vehicle for an agonising 10 to 12 minutes before being rescued during a frightening Cybertruck accident.
Gilbert Arenas Announces Positive News On Son’s Recovery Journey
Alijah faced the harrowing situation as he inhaled significant amounts of smoke from the devastating accident, leading to his being placed in an induced coma. Thankfully, Gilbert Arenas shared the uplifting update that his son is now on the path to a full recovery.
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“He’s doing very well. He has some angels with him that morning, so glad he’s fully recovering. Didn’t have any major injuries, that’s all you can pray for,” Arenas said in a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show.
The incident shocked the NBA community, leading many to send prayers for the Arenas family. As Arenas’ son continues to recover, Arenas remains confident in his son’s basketball skills and stated that his plans for him have not changed.
