Diogo Jota: Police to Confirm Cause of Lamborghini Crash That Killed Liverpool Star
- Diogo Jota and his brother were buried on Saturday, July 5, in their hometown following their tragic passing
- The siblings died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in northwestern Spain
- Spanish authorities are set to disclose the real cause of the accident, and there are questions they are expected to answer
Police in Spain are set to reveal the cause of the Lamborghini crash that claimed the lives of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, on Thursday, July 3.
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The Liverpool forward and his brother lost their lives in a tragic accident on the A-52 motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora.
Thousands of tributes poured in from the world of sport. His teammates, led by Virgil van Dijk and Bruno Fernandes, attended the funeral on Saturday, July 5.
How did Diogo Jota die?
According to The Athletic, investigators are working with the theory that the tyres of the car Jota and his brother were driving in suffered a blowout, while overtaking, before making an impact and catching fire.
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However, they believe there may be multiple causes for the accident. The report adds that the deceased brothers were headed to Santander, on Spain's northern coast. Jota was expected to board a ferry which would take him back to England in time for pre-season.
Jota did not fly because he was advised against it, as he had undergone surgery.
Jota and his brother's deaths brought unimaginable pain to their family. Jota had just married his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso, and was enjoying a great summer after also winning the Premier League and UEFA Nations League.
How will Liverpool honour Diogo Jota?
The Reds players arrived at Jota's funeral visibly overcome with sorrow. Captain Virgil van Dijk and defender Andrew Robertson led the mourners, carrying wreaths of flowers as they gathered at the church in Jota's hometown.
The club said on their website that they will immortalise Jota No.20 for his contributions to the club's 20th English title.
Some fans have called on the club to retire the number to honour his memory.
Major questions in Diogo Jota's car crash
How fast was Diogo Jota's car travelling?
The stretch of the highway Jota and his brother were driving on had a speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour. Their Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder has a top speed of 325 km/h.
The exact speed before the crash has yet to be confirmed, but police are likely to include it in their investigation.
Did the car have a puncture?
Initial reports in the media suggest the car did suffer a puncture while overtaking, resulting in the crash.
Authorities in Spain have stated that all signs point to the car suffering a blowout, but they have yet to conclude that this was the cause. Tyres fitted on the Huracán are high-quality.
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Were there road hazards?
According to the Daily Mail, the A-52 highway is notoriously treacherous, with potholes, broken lanes, and deer by the roadside.
Visibility is poor at night, according to the report, and the terrain creates fog, which hampers driving.
Six people have died on the route in 2025 compared to 11 in 2024.
Has human error been ruled out?
Authorities have insisted no other vehicle was involved in the crash and have ruled out drunk driving. However, they are yet to conclude who was driving the car when it crashed.
Was the night drive a problem?
Jota was urged not to fly because of surgery. Flying can be risky after surgery, per the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.
The siblings reportedly wanted to drive at night because it was cooler.
Did the car have problems?
There are no indications that Jota's sports car had mechanical issues. However, it had a few safety-related recalls in the last few years.
There have been reports about thousands of recalls of Huracans in the USA due to headlight issues. However, Jota's car is not believed to have had any faults.
Photos of Diogo Jota's funeral
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke compiled photos from Diogo Jota and his brother's funeral.
Jota's wife was overcome by emotion as she helped carry the coffin during the funeral service.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool boss Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Roberto Martinez, and Bruno Fernandes were at the funeral service.
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