Alijah Arenas (right) was released from the hospital following a car crash that put him in a medically-induced coma. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
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USC commit Alijah Arenas was released from the hospital just days after he was involved in a car crash that resulted in him being put in a medically induced coma, his family announced.
Arenas, son of NBA great Gilbert Arenas, still has a long way to go before he makes a full recovery, but he is “resting comfortably under close watch,” per a family statement.
Arenas reportedly crashed into a fire hydrant and hit a tree Thursday after losing control of a Tesla Cybertruck, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was placed in a medically induced coma due to smoke inhalation. Drugs and alcohol were not suspected in the crash.
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Shortly after the crash, Arenas came out of his coma. Arenas continued to show strong progress Monday, and was walking and talking. He reportedly sustained no major injuries as a result of the crash.
Arenas, a five-star recruit, was considered one of the best prospects in the 2025 class. He had offers from multiple schools, including Kansas and Kentucky, before committing to USC in January.
