Diogo Jota Fatal Crash: Initial Findings Show Footballer Was Speeding Behind the Wheel
Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a fatal car accident, while reportedly driving over the speed limit.
A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil of Zamora said that Jota was driving the car at the time of the accident, according to tests conducted during the initial investigation.
The Independent quoted the spokesperson as saying: 'Everything also points to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed of the road.'
The final report of the crash has yet to be finalized, the source said.
Last week, Liverpool announced the devastating news that Jota and Sila were found dead in the crashed car near the Spanish city.
In a tragic development, the accident took place just 10 days after Jota married his longtime partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he shares three children.
Following the devastating news, Liverpool announced it would retire the No. 20 jersey to honor the forward's legacy at the club.
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