The serious car crash that sent 5-star hooper Alijah Arenas to the hospital with serious injuries was likely caused by excess speed, law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports.
The Los Angeles Police Department was on the scene of the 5 AM crash, which occurred along a two-lane residential roadway in the Winnetka neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, in a 40 MPH zone.
18-year-old Alijah was alone in the Cybertruck -- owned by his father, ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas -- at the time of the accident ... which was a single-vehicle wreck.
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Our law enforcement sources say they believe excessive speed is the likely cause of the crash. Arenas is believed to have lost control of the electric truck before running into a fire hydrant and wrapping the truck around a big tree.
Thankfully, despite the accident happening before the sun even rose, residents living in the area heard the commotion from the crash, with multiple neighbors rushing outside to assist Arenas, who was inside the burning vehicle.
The fast-acting good Samaritans were able to free Alijah, who was then rushed to the hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation and other ailments, including bumps and bruises sustained during the wreck.
Good news, though ... a rep for the Arenas family told us the top USC recruit, who many project will be a top 5 NBA draft pick next year, is already on the road to recovery!
Shannon Sharpe is explaining why he was willing to give his rape accuser at least $10 million to not move forward with her lawsuit ... saying it was a drastic attempt to keep the "intimate details" of his life from going public -- NOT because he did anything wrong.
The Hall of Famer's legal team released a lengthy statement on Friday ... addressing a number of topics in one swift motion -- most notably, the eye-popping settlement offer that was presented to the woman earlier this year.
Mitchell Schuster, litigation counsel to Sharpe, said in the statement his client was "willing to pay her a substantial amount of money to avoid the intimate details of his personal life from being exposed, as many high-profile individuals often do when they are being threatened" ... but noted things have since changed.
Luigi Mangione has just pled not guilty to four federal charges -- including a count of murder through the use of a firearm.
The alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer appeared in a New York City federal court Friday for his arraignment, where he pled not guilty to one count of murder through the use of a firearm, two counts of stalking, and one firearms offense for allegedly using a silencer.
Chrishell Stause is probably making Khloe Kardashian jealous on her latest tropical getaway ... because she's hanging out on a beach in Mexico with Chris Appleton, and he looks like a total stud.
The "Selling Sunset" star and the celebrity hairstylist linked up in Puerto Vallarta for some fun in the sun ... playing around in the sand and looking super hot.
Chrishell hopped on Chris' back for some piggyback action ... and he looks absolutely ripped.
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Diddymay haveforced one of the alleged victims in his federal case to undergo a medical procedure ... at least that's what prosecutors are claiming.
The rap mogul sat in a New York City courtroom Friday when the question of how to handle certain evidence the prosecution plans to present regarding an unknown medical procedure came up.
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A federal prosecutor told the judge these alleged procedures go "directly to the degree of control [Diddy] had over her, consent to specific sexual acts ... It's relevant to these questions on coercion."
In a scene out of a Hollywood movie, a senior Russian general was killed when a car he was walking next to exploded ... and it's all on video.
The fatal car bombing went down in broad daylight Friday in Balashikha, Russia ... a city near Moscow.
Video shows a man who Russian authorities say is General Yaroslav Moskalik strolling down a sidewalk, when suddenly a parked car explodes ... killing him and leaving a bloody mess.
Penguins may be quirky and awkward, but they're absolutely adorable and celebs can't get enough of 'em! In honor of World Penguin Day, we've got an entire album that will have you totally flabbergasted flipper-gasted! ... The cuteness simply can NOT be contained!
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev had an ice day in chilly Antarctica and posed with a colony of penguins, while Olivia Rodrigo's penguin selfie just goes to show that penguins are indeed fluffier than your average bird ... So cute!
Waddle you waiting for?! Bring your belly and slide up to our penguin photo gallery!
Luigi Mangione might be facing serious charges, but outside court, you'd think he was a rockstar -- with a wild crowd of supporters turning up ahead of his arraignment hearing Friday.
The scene outside NYC federal court was flooded with "Free Luigi" advocates who treated the accused like a hero -- but not everyone was on board, with one fiery protester stepping up to blast the crowd for glorifying a man accused of murder.
Supporters were out with signs and some in Luigi video game character dress-up -- making it crystal clear they believe Luigi’s alleged actions were justified, pointing to the countless lives they claim have been lost due to corrupt health insurance practices.
George Santos has been sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud and identity theft charges ... receiving more than seven years behind bars.
The disgraced former NY congressman was sentenced in a Long Island courtroom Friday ... receiving 87 months in a federal prison. He must also pay more than $370K in restitution, and he's forfeiting certain assets ... to bring the total cost close to $580K.
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Santos was facing a mandatory-minimum sentence of two years in prison for the ID-theft conviction ... but, it looks like a judge thought that didn't meet the punishment threshold for his crimes.
Justin Bieber’s digging his heels into L.A. soil -- making it clear he ain't gonna be chased outta town by the paparazzi!
In an IG post, Justin shared a pic of a lion -- using it as a symbol for God being his strength, helping him find patience as he deals with the relentless paps in Los Angeles ... a city he admits he moved to knowing full well it was "f***ed."
He briefly muses about whether laws should be changed, saying "people have had to die cuz of this sh**," citing Princess Diana's 1997 death. In another post, he doubled down -- saying his God-given purpose is exactly why he’s staying put, basically asking fans if they really thought he'd ditch a place that needs his influence the most.
Incredible update on Alijah Arenas -- the high school basketball star and USC commit is out of his coma and making strides in his recovery just 24 hours after his terrifying Cybertruck crash.
An Arenas family rep shared the positive news just minutes ago ... saying the 18-year-old's development has been "remarkable and hopeful."
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The statement said Arenas remains intubated ... but at one point, was able to open his eyes and write on a piece of paper to ask if anyone was hurt as a result of the accident.
Pee-wee Herman said he wouldn't sell his bike for "a hundred million, trillion, billion dollars" ... but, at least one version is now up for auction -- and, it's not gonna bring in quite that much.
A bicycle from the classic '80s flick "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" is on the auction block ... one of 14 actually used while shooting the movie.
According to Van Eaton Galleries, this particular bike was used in several iconic moments in the movie ... including a moment where Pee-wee crashes into a curb and is thrown onto a lawn -- where he pops up and claims he "meant to do that."
A man in China has been watching way too many cartoons ... 'cause he took the short exit out of what looks like an argument -- throwing himself through a window in a wild clip.
The incident went down in the Yuhua District of Changsha City, Hunan Province early this month ... with cameras capturing a man and woman who look like they're having a heated discussion.
There's no audio, so we can't tell exactly what they're saying ... but, clearly this dude thinks better of continuing their tête-à-tête and hurls himself into the window.
Ye recently scoffed at Boosie's comments about feeling bad for his upbringing -- mainly because they don't even know each other!!!
“I know that n**** smell poor, and I ain’t never met him,” Ye told his longtime collaborator Digital Nas in a recent live stream ... “That n**** smell poor. You know, that n**** is poor. What are we talking about smell?”
Olivia Rodrigo was ravishing in white at the Planned Parenthood Gala in NYC -- a glam-packed night with a purpose, where she showed up in full force.
The singer snagged the Catalyst of Change Award at the org's Spring Into Action Gala on Thursday -- stunning in a sleek white cut-out halter dress and silver heels as she confidently strutted up to the stage like a total vision.
Olivia spoke passionately about advocating for women’s and girls' rights over their bodies on stage, saying it breaks her heart to think about oppressive laws and outdated policies that could stop some girls from chasing their dreams the way she’s been able to.
