Spanish Police: Jota Was Speeding in Fatal Crash

Published JUL 9

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Above: General view of the crash site where Diogo Jota and André Silva lost their lives in Spain. Image copyright: Octavio Passos/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

This tragic accident highlights the dangers of excessive speeding on Spanish highways. Police evidence clearly shows Jota was driving well above safe limits when the tire blowout occurred. Road conditions may have been poor, but speed was the primary factor that turned a manageable situation into a fatal crash.

ITV News

Narrative B

While speed appears to be a factor, this crash occurred on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway with a history of documented safety issues. The A-52 had multiple accidents and complaints about road conditions, suggesting infrastructure problems contributed significantly to this tragedy beyond the driver’s behavior.

The Sun

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Diogo Jota was driving 'way in excess' of speed limit when he crashed £185k Lamborghini killing both the Liverpool star and his brother Andre Silva, police say

Daily MailJUL 1

Spanish police believe Diogo Jota was speeding when he and his brother died

GuardianJUL 1

Diogo Jota was behind the wheel and likely speeding when car crashed, preliminary police investigation says

Spanish Police: Jota Was Speeding in Fatal Crash

The Spin

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