Spanish police have confirmed that Diogo Jota is believed to have been the one driving the Lamborghini when it crashed and killed both him and his brother, Andre Silva.
The heartbreaking accident happened in the early hours of July 3 as the two brothers travelled across northern Spain. Their car veered off the road, crashed, and caught fire. Initial reports said a tyre may have burst while the car was trying to overtake another vehicle.
Now, in an update from the Civil Guard in Zamora on Tuesday, as reported by Sky Sports, investigators say all signs point to Jota being behind the wheel. They also believe the car was “significantly over the speed limit” for that highway.
Police said: “All the evidence so far indicates that the driver of the crashed vehicle was Diogo Jota.” They added that an expert report is being finalised, including an analysis of tyre marks. The full report will be handed over to the local court in Puebla de Sanabria for review.
Spanish newspaper El Mundo also reported that the family helped identify who was driving by recognising items found at the crash site.
The investigation is still ongoing, and it’s not yet clear whether the final findings will be made public.
Jota, 28, and Andre, 25, were buried on Saturday in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal. The tragedy has left the football world in deep mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the globe.
