By Emeka Blast 
Diogo Jota Was Likely Speeding Before Fatal Crash, Spanish Police Say
The Fatal Incident
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, was driving a rented Lamborghini Huracán on Thursday, July 3, 2025, when it veered off the A-52 motorway near Zamora, Spain, and burst into flames. Both Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, 25, died instantly in the wreckage.
👮 What the Police Investigation Revealed
Driver confirmed: Spanish police have confirmed Jota was behind the wheel.
Speeding suspected: Investigators found tire marks consistent with excessive speed, possibly well over the 120 km/h limit.
Tyre malfunction: A suspected tyre blowout during an overtaking attempt is believed to have triggered the loss of control.
Lack of skid marks: Suggests the vehicle lost control suddenly and flipped before catching fire.
🛣️ Dangerous Road Conditions May Have Contributed
The A‑52 motorway section where the crash occurred has a reputation for accidents, with poor pavement, sharp turns, and weak barriers. A serious accident had been recorded at the same location just eight days earlier.
🩺 Why Jota Was Driving to the UK
Due to a recent lung surgery, doctors advised Jota not to fly. The brothers were traveling from Portugal to Santander, Spain, to board a UK-bound ferry, where Jota was expected to resume pre-season training with Liverpool.
💔 Personal Tragedy
The crash occurred just two weeks after Jota’s wedding to long-time partner Rute Cardoso. He leaves behind three young children. The sudden loss of both brothers has devastated the family and the wider football community.
⚰️ Funeral and Global Tributes
A joint funeral for Diogo and André was held in Gondomar, Portugal, on July 5, with teammates, fans, and public figures paying tribute. Emotional scenes were seen as players and fans gathered to mourn a beloved football figure.
📑 What’s Next?
The Guardia Civil is finalizing a technical report that will be sent to the court in Puebla de Sanabria. The full autopsy and mechanical analysis will help determine the exact cause of the crash. Road safety groups have also called for urgent reviews of the A‑52’s conditions.
