Basketball star Alijah Arenas was launched from the hospital on Wednesday, six days after being concerned in a critical, single-vehicle accident.
“We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch,” the household stated in a press release.
Updates on Arenas’ well being have been supplied by way of the “Gil’s Arena” present, hosted by Arenas’ father and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas.
Gilbert has been absent from the present since Alijah Arenas was within the accident. An indication within the background of the present’s set reads “We love you Alijah.”
“The family continues to ask for privacy at this time as they continue to focus on Alijah’s healing and well-being,” present producer Josiah Johnson stated on Wednesday’s present. “We thank everyone for their continued prayers, encouragement and outpouring of support.”
Arenas, 18, is a USC commit and was a star participant at Chatsworth Excessive Faculty, reaching 3,000 profession factors in simply three seasons to grow to be the No. 13 recruit in ESPN’s nationwide recruiting rankings.
The Chancellors are planning a staff go to to Arenas quickly.
Arenas was on his strategy to a exercise on Thursday when he misplaced management of a Tesla Cybertruck and crashed into a hearth hydrant and tree at 4:55 a.m. on the 7900 block of Corbin Avenue in Reseda.
He was positioned in an induced coma attributable to smoke inhalation and got here out of the coma on Friday. By Monday, he was strolling and speaking.
“While his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong and he is surrounded by love and support,” the household stated in a press release shared on “Gil’s Arena.” “The Govan and Arenas family are preparing for the road ahead with faith and determination, committed to nurturing Alijah back to 100%. He remains blessed, resilient and in high spirits.”
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