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Truck Drivers Dispute Excess Speed Finding in Diogo Jota Crash

Official investigators must reconcile conflicting witness videos alongside forensic evidence attributing the crash to excessive speed followed by tyre failure during the open inquiry.

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Morte Diogo Jota, i testimoni smentiscono: "Assurdità. Ci sono le prove"
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Overview

  • The Guardia Civil’s July 7 report concluded that a tyre blowout at high speed caused the Lamborghini to veer off Spain’s A-52 and ignite.
  • On July 10, José Azevedo and José Aleixo Duarte released footage showing the car passing at a steady pace and denied any excessive speed.
  • Both truck drivers said they stopped to use fire extinguishers but could not rescue Diogo Jota or his brother André Silva from the blaze.
  • Witnesses emphasized that the Zamora stretch of the A-52 is prone to poor lighting, potholes and worn asphalt, which may have contributed to the crash.
  • The official probe remains open as authorities weigh eyewitness testimony against forensic data before finalizing the cause