US EditionGilbert Arenas says son Alijah's fiery Cybertruck crash was caused by steering wheel malfunction
- Alijah Arenas, an 18-year-old USC basketball commit, was involved in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash on April 24 in Los Angeles.
- Gilbert Arenas, Alijah's father and former NBA All-Star, said the crash occurred because the steering wheel malfunctioned and lost control.
- Alijah became stuck inside his Tesla as it caught fire because he was unable to break the bulletproof windows, requiring help from bystanders to remove the glass and free him after approximately 10 minutes.
- Following the crash, Alijah was placed in an induced coma for smoke inhalation treatment but was released six days later and is recovering well.
- Gilbert emphasized to Alijah the fragility of life after the incident and the family is focused on supporting his full recovery and basketball future.
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Gilbert Arenas Claims Cybertruck Glitch Sparked Son's Blazing Crash
In April, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and his family faced a nightmare when his son Alijah, an 18-year-old USC basketball commit, nearly lost his life in a Cybertruck crash.The crash happened in Los Angeles when Alijah Arenas’ vehicle hit a fire hydrant and a tree, sparking a fire that trapped him inside.Gilbert shared chilling details, speaking with Matt Barnes on the "All The Smoke" podcast, explaining that he believes the frightening incid…
Gilbert Arenas Speaks Out On Son’s Near-Fatal Crash
KEVIN DIETSCH/UPI/Newscom/The Mega AgencyFormer NBA star Gilbert Arenas has opened up about his son Alijah Arenas's car crash in late April. Alijah survived the accident after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck into a fire hydrant and a tree. The teenager had to be placed in a medically induced coma and spent some days in the hospital. However, he recovered fully, much to his family's delight. Gilbert Arenas Blames Malfunction For His Son's Crash Gil…
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