USC Basketball Prospect Alijah Arenas in Coma Following Cybertruck Accident in Los Angeles

Reported by KCAL News

Alijah Arenas, the highly regarded USC basketball recruit and son of ex-NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a Tesla Cybertruck collision and is now hospitalized, as revealed by sources to CBS News Los Angeles.

Authorities from the Los Angeles Police Department disclosed that they were alerted around 4:56 a.m. about a vehicle that had crashed into a hydrant and a tree in the vicinity of the 7900 block on Corbin Avenue.

Preliminary reports from the LAPD mentioned that the 18-year-old was transported to the hospital where he was listed as stable.

This standout recruit hails from Chatsworth High School and committed to the University of Southern California in January. He is recognized as a top-tier shooting guard prospect nationwide.

The community offers thoughts and prayers for Alijah and his family in the aftermath of this morning's unfortunate incident.

Currently, the specifics regarding how the accident occurred remain undisclosed.

In the aftermath of the incident, Gilbert Arenas announced via Twitter the temporary suspension of his podcast, 'Gil's Arena.' The podcast is run in collaboration with Underdog Fantasy Sports.

Underdog Fantasy Sports released a tweet expressing solidarity with their collaborator Gilbert Arenas, urging the 'Gil's Arena' and Underdog communities to keep Alijah and his entire family in their thoughts during this difficult time.

At approximately midday, Alijah's mother, Laura Govan, took to Instagram to request prayers for her son.

CBS News Los Angeles is seeking comments from USC, the NCAA, and the LAUSD regarding the incident.