In a shocking revelation, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has brought grave attention to a Tesla Cybertruck crash that nearly claimed the life of his son, Elijah. During a recent episode of the All the Smoke podcast, Arenas recounted the horrifying incident from late April, where Elijah’s vehicle malfunctioned, leaving him trapped as flames engulfed the wreckage.

Arenas described how the steering wheel became unresponsive, causing the Cybertruck to careen into a tree after crashing through a fire hydrant. Elijah, a young athlete, found himself unable to escape the burning vehicle due to the supposedly bulletproof windows—an alarming flaw that raises serious questions about safety design. “He was on the phone with 911 for ten minutes, and he couldn’t break the window,” Arenas lamented, underscoring the desperate struggle of his son to escape the flames.

The aftermath has left Elijah recovering from a medically induced coma due to severe smoke inhalation, while the Arenas family grapples with the trauma. Tragically, this isn’t an isolated incident; a 19-year-old girl also perished in a similar Cybertruck fire, prompting calls for an investigation into Tesla’s safety protocols.

This incident has reignited a fierce debate over Tesla’s reputation, with the Highway Transportation Safety Authority labeling it the deadliest car brand in America. Critics argue that the Cybertruck’s design, while innovative, may prioritize aesthetics and fictional scenarios over real-world safety, leading to catastrophic outcomes.

As agents of accountability demand answers, the looming question remains: will there be thorough investigations into these alarming incidents, or will they be swept under the rug? The clock is ticking for Tesla to address these serious safety concerns before more lives are tragically affected.