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Spanish Civil Guard Cites Excess Speed in Diogo Jota Crash

Forensic teams are analyzing tyre-mark evidence ahead of court review of the final expert report.

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Overview

  • The Civil Guard’s second official statement confirms forensic tests indicate Diogo Jota was driving when his Lamborghini veered off the A-52 near Zamora on July 3.
  • Preliminary findings show the vehicle was traveling well above the legal speed limit at the time of the crash.
  • Investigators are examining tyre-mark patterns to determine if a blowout contributed alongside excessive speed.
  • The expert report is being finalized for submission to the Puebla de Sanabria court and its public release will depend on judicial approval.
  • They died while traveling to Santander for a ferry after medical advice against air travel following Jota’s recent lung surgery.