Overview
- Guardia Civil reports that a tire blowout during an overtaking maneuver caused the Lamborghini carrying Diogo Jota and his brother to veer off Spain’s A-52 and ignite in the early hours of July 3.
- The crash killed Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 25, who were identified at the scene.
- Jota was traveling to Santander to board a ferry back to the UK after doctors advised him against flying following recent lung surgery.
- Investigators are examining tire debris and reconstructing vehicle speed to confirm the blowout theory, and emergency services have confirmed no other vehicles were involved.
- Liverpool FC, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jurgen Klopp have paid tribute while Jota’s family and clubs have requested privacy as the investigation continues.