Alijah Arenas Recovering After Car Crash
The community has come together to support Alijah and his family, with many offering prayers and well-wishes for his recovery. Alijah's commitment to USC and his promising basketball career make his recovery all the more significant, and his family is grateful for the support and encouragement from fans and friends alike.
Alijah Arenas, the 18-year-old son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, is showing significant signs of progress after being involved in a serious car crash in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Alijah was placed in an induced coma but has since been taken out of it and is making progress, although he remains intubated.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Alijah lost control of his Tesla Cybertruck, striking a fire hydrant and tree. A Good Samaritan rescued Alijah from the burning car, breaking the window and pulling him out. The family is grateful for the public's prayers and support as Alijah fights his way back to a full recovery.
Alijah is a prestigious high school basketball player and was set to play for USC as a freshman after committing to the team over other top programs. His mother, Laura Govan, has asked for prayers on social media, and USC coach Eric Musselman has also expressed support for Alijah and his family. The incident is currently under investigation, with drugs and alcohol ruled out as factors.
The family is asking for continued prayers and support as Alijah recovers from the accident. Alijah's progress is a positive sign, and his family is thankful for the outpouring of support from the community. As Alijah continues to recover, his family and friends remain hopeful for his full recovery and return to the basketball court.