TRAGIC: Speeding Suspected in Fatal Crash That Killed Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and Brother

Tuesday - 08/07/2025 15:23

Spanish police believe Liverpool player Diogo Jota was driving over the speed limit when he and his brother died in a car crash last week.

Spanish police are investigating whether Diogo Jota, the Liverpool player, was exceeding the speed limit at the time of the car crash that tragically claimed his life and the life of his brother last week.

The Civil Guard in Spain announced on Tuesday that their investigation into the accident, which occurred last Thursday, is ongoing. However, initial findings suggest that Jota may have been driving at an excessive speed when the Lamborghini he was driving veered off course following a tire blowout.

Authorities had previously not confirmed whether Jota or his brother, André Silva, was behind the wheel. On Tuesday, they indicated that evidence suggests Jota was driving.

The brothers were fatally injured when the vehicle caught fire on a remote stretch of highway in the early hours of the morning. The speed limit on that section of the dual carriageway is 120km/h (74.5mph).

According to Portuguese media reports, Jota, 28, was en route to Santander in northern Spain to catch a ferry to England. He was reportedly advised against flying after undergoing a recent lung procedure, intending to rejoin Liverpool.

The brothers were buried on Saturday in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal.

A wake and funeral were held, attended by dignitaries, family, friends, and teammates from the past and present. Silva played for the Portuguese lower division team Penafiel.

Tributes have been pouring in for Jota and his brother. Thousands of fans have visited Anfield stadium to pay their respects to the Liverpool forward.

Floral tributes were also placed at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday as Liverpool resumed preseason training. The start of training had been delayed following Jota's death.

The Premier League champions are scheduled to play their first summer game against Preston North End on July 13, but it remains uncertain whether the match will proceed as planned.

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