Tesla's Cybertruck launched in late 2023 and quickly became one of America's most controversial vehicles, the butt of insults amid a barrage of safety recalls. Now, a high-profile crash injuring a California basketball phenom is throwing yet more distrust on the boxy,

USC freshman Alijah Arenas said his Tesla Cybertruck malfunctioned, causing a fiery crash that nearly claimed his life before neighbors came to his aid.

Star college basketball recruit Alijah Arenas spoke publicly for the first time about the Tesla Cybertruck crash that left him in an induced coma, casting fresh attention on safety issues with the EV maker’s newest model.