Alijah Arenas, a five-star USC commit, is reportedly recovering after being involved in a Cybertruck crash on Thursday, April 24, 2025, around 5:00 am. According to TMZ Sports, Arenas is walking and talking, showing significant improvement just days after the accident. A representative for the Arenas and Govans families stated that while he is making progress, he faces a "long road" to full recovery due to severe smoke inhalation.

The crash occurred when Arenas' Cybertruck hit a fire hydrant and a tree, leading to the vehicle becoming enflamed. Police suspect that speed was likely the cause of the accident. Neighbors who witnessed the crash promptly assisted, and Arenas was hospitalized shortly thereafter.

The representative shared that Arenas was able to walk on his own and speak with his mother, Laura Govan, and his father, Gilbert Arenas. He remains hospitalized under close observation, with additional testing underway. The families have expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this critical time and have requested privacy.

Footage from the aftermath of the crash showed Arenas lying on the ground after being pulled from the burning Cybertruck, highlighting the severity of the situation. The primary concern now is his recovery from smoke inhalation.

Alijah Arenas, currently a high school student at Chatsworth High School in Chatsworth, California, is set to join USC in 2026. He aims to follow in his father's footsteps and become a professional basketball player. As a five-star recruit, he has already garnered attention, including a reported sponsorship deal from Adidas.

His father, Gilbert Arenas, had a successful 12-year NBA career, playing for teams such as the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, and Memphis Grizzlies. He was a three-time NBA All-Star and earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 2007, along with two All-NBA Third Team selections. Since retiring, Gilbert Arenas has become a regular co-host on Shannon Sharpe's Nightcap podcast.