Preliminary Report Suggests Speeding as Key Factor

The Spanish Civil Guard is still analyzing the circumstances of the tragic car accident that took the lives of Diogo Jota, forward for Liverpool, and his brother André Silva. The crash occurred early Thursday morning, July 3rd, on the A-52 highway near the town of Cernadilla, in the province of Zamora.

According to the preliminary report from the Zamora Civil Guard Traffic Division, the main hypothesis is excessive speed, potentially combined with a tire blowout. Authorities have confirmed that Jota, who was 28 years old and a regular with the Portugal national team, was the one behind the wheel of the green Lamborghini Huracán.

Investigators are currently analyzing skid marks from one of the tires to help determine the exact cause of the accident. Once completed, the report will be sent to the Court of First Instance and Instruction in Puebla de Sanabria, which is handling the legal proceedings related to the case.

They Were Heading to Santander to Avoid Flying

The crash took place around 12:30 a.m. at kilometer 65 of the A-52. The two brothers were traveling toward Santander, where Diogo Jota planned to board a ferry to England, as doctors had advised him not to fly due to a pulmonary issue.

The car veered off the road and burst into flames in the median. Both occupants died at the scene. Images of the burned-out Lamborghini have deeply impacted fans around the world, especially supporters of Liverpool, who have flooded social media with messages of mourning.

The loss of Jota, a key player for both Liverpool and Portugal, has left a profound void. While the investigation continues, the football world says goodbye to a gifted player whose legacy now lives in the hearts of his teammates and supporters.