Arenas out of coma day after crash, circle of relatives says

USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an triggered coma an afternoon after he used to be interested in a crash within the Los Angeles space, in step with a circle of relatives commentary given to ESPN on Friday.

Arenas used to be interested in a single-vehicle crash within the Reseda space of the San Fernando Valley in a while earlier than 5 a.m. Thursday morning, in step with the Los Angeles Police Department. The L.A. Fire Department stated the car used to be a Tesla Cybertruck that crashed right into a tree/fireplace hydrant with fireplace concerned and that the motive force were transported to the health facility in severe situation.

Arenas, 18, stays intubated, in step with his circle of relatives, however has “shown significant signs of progress within the last 24 hours.” The circle of relatives stated he remembered the smoke from the crash and wrote to invite, “Did anyone get hurt?”

The Los Angeles Police Department stated Thursday that Arenas used to be in strong situation.

Video received by way of TMZ displays the entrance of Arenas’ car on fireplace after the crash, with two folks making an attempt to assist take away him from the truck whilst water sprays from the broken fireplace hydrant.

The circle of relatives commentary features a quote from a bystander who helped take away Arenas from the burning truck.

“I remember hearing banging on the car window, but I couldn’t see anything because the smoke was so thick. That’s when I realized someone was inside,” the individual stated. “I tried to break the window, but it wouldn’t give. Then I saw one of the windows was cracked just enough and we used everything we had to bend it and pull him out. The car was on fire. We just knew we had to get him out.”

No reason for the crash were launched as of Friday.

Arenas is a son of former NBA celebrity Gilbert Arenas. He is the No. 13-ranked recruit within the elegance of 2025 after reclassifying in December and committing to the Trojans in January. The five-star prospect attends Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles, serving to lead the crew to the overall of the Division II state championships this 12 months. With that recreation, Arenas turned into the primary highschool boys’ basketball participant within the Los Angeles space to succeed in 3,000 profession issues.

He used to be additionally one in every of 48 gamers decided on to play within the McDonald’s All American boys’ recreation in April, which showcases the most productive highschool basketball gamers within the nation.

The circle of relatives expressed its gratitude to people who have helped Arenas and stated additional updates could be shared “as Alijah continues to heal.”

“This act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive, has been nothing short of miraculous,” the circle of relatives stated. “The family continues to ask for the public’s prayers and support as their miracle baby fights his way back to a full recovery. They remain deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by his medical team and the overwhelming love and encouragement from the community.”

USC males’s basketball trainer Eric Musselman addressed Arenas’ crash in a commentary on X on Thursday, writing: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his family following this morning’s accident. Please keep him, his teammates and friends, and the entire Arenas family in your prayers.”

Information from ESPN’s Shams Charania and Paolo Uggetti and The Associated Press used to be used on this document.