Security cameras captured the moment Alijah Arenas crashed his Cybertruck last week … with the footage showing the luxury vehicle ramming into a tree before coming to an abrupt stop.
The 18-year-old USC commit was driving back from a workout in the San Fernando Valley when he seemingly lost control of his car … and veered into a fire hydrant and tree around 4:55 AM.
The Tesla caught fire … and good Samaritans sprang into action to help remove Alijah from the car.
The new footage shows the blaze erupted almost immediately after impact.
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As TMZ Sports previously reported, Alijah was placed in an induced coma due to smoke inhalation … and spent several days in the hospital before returning home to continue his recovery.
Officials said drugs and alcohol were not suspected to be a factor … but speed was believed to play a role in the accident.
Thankfully, Alijah did not suffer any major injuries … and based on video his ex-NBA star dad, Gilbert, shared Thursday night, he looks to be doing much better now.
Gilbert said Alijah is looking forward to meeting the folks who assisted after the crash … and even cracked a joke poking fun at his son — which is a great sign that everything’s going to be OK.
