Spanish authorities from the Guardia Civil in Zamora have determined that former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, was behind the wheel of the rented Lamborghini Huracán involved in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of both him and his younger brother, André Silva, 25. The crash occurred in the early hours of 3 July 2025 on the A‑52 motorway near Palacios de Sanabria (Cernadilla) in Zamora province, Spain.
According to investigators, the Lamborghini was traveling at well above the 120 km/h speed limit, possibly while overtaking another vehicle, when one of its rear tires blew out. The sudden loss of control caused the car to skid, strike guardrails, and ignite after the fuel tank ruptured. Emergency personnel confirmed both brothers died on impact, and the vehicle was completely consumed by fire.
The Civil Guard’s preliminary investigation, including analysis of skid marks and debris patterns, strongly supports the conclusion that Jota was the driver and that excessive speed combined with the tire failure were key factors. An expert report is in progress and will be submitted to the court in Puebla de Sanabria for judicial review.
At the time, the brothers were en route to Santander, intending to catch a ferry to England—a journey chosen on medical advice following Jota’s recent lung surgery. The crash occurred 11 days after Jota married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three young children.
A joint funeral service was held 4–5 July in Gondomar, near Porto, where the brothers were laid to rest. The ceremony was attended by family, teammates, and friends, including Liverpool players who paid tribute at Anfield.
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