Spanish Court Dismisses Criminal Case in Fatal Lamborghini Crash of Diogo Jota and Brother

Spanish investigators confirm a tire blowout caused the fatal crash of Diogo Jota and his brother. The Supreme Court in Zamora has dismissed the criminal case.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 3:35 AM EDT

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Conclusion of a Tragic Investigation

The legal proceedings surrounding the untimely death of Diogo Jota have reached a definitive conclusion after nine months of scrutiny. According to reports confirmed by "The Athletic" and major Spanish judicial sources, the Supreme Court in Zamora County has determined that no criminal negligence or third-party wrongdoing was involved in the fatal incident. The ruling, finalized this Friday, brings a close to the criminal investigation that began shortly after the crash in July 2025. Judicial authorities emphasized that the decision followed an exhaustive review of evidence, including forensic vehicle analysis and testimony from eyewitnesses who were present on the A-52 motorway during the early hours of the tragedy.

The Fatal Mechanics of the Accident

Technical reports submitted to the court identified a catastrophic tire failure as the primary catalyst for the wreckage. While traveling through northwest Spain, Jota’s Lamborghini Huracán suffered a high-speed tire blowout during an attempt to overtake another vehicle. This mechanical failure caused the player to lose control, leading the car to collide violently with a central median barrier near the town of Cernadilla. The impact triggered an immediate fire that consumed the vehicle, claiming the lives of both the 28-year-old forward and his 25-year-old brother, André Silva. Evidence from the Traffic Brigade suggested that while the vehicle was traveling at a significant speed, the burst tire was the unavoidable factor that rendered the car unmanageable.

Dismissal of Initial Speeding Allegations

While early preliminary reports from the Spanish Civil Guard hinted that excessive speed may have contributed to the severity of the crash, the final court decision focuses on the mechanical failure as the root cause. Testimony from independent witnesses, including two Portuguese lorry drivers who were passed by the Lamborghini shortly before the incident, provided crucial context regarding the road conditions. One witness stated the road surface in that specific sector was in poor condition, which may have exacerbated the stress on the vehicle's tires. The court noted that these factors, combined with the lack of involvement from any other vehicle in the collision, supported the dismissal of any potential criminal charges against the estate of the driver.