A stunning twist has emerged in the investigation into Diogo Jota’s tragic car accident, as a new witness has come forward claiming the Liverpool star was following another vehicle just moments before the fatal crash.
The witness, whose identity remains protected, contacted police late last week with a statement that reportedly contradicts earlier assumptions that the crash was due to excessive speed or driver distraction. Instead, the source insists Jota appeared to be deliberately pursuing a black SUV seen moments before the collision.
In response, investigators reopened a key segment of roadside CCTV footage. What they found has left both authorities and the footballer's family shaken.
“There’s a black SUV in front of Jota’s vehicle—barely visible in the original footage,” said one source close to the investigation. “But when zoomed and enhanced, there's one chilling detail: the SUV has no rear licence plate.”
Officials now suspect that the SUV may have played a critical role in the sequence of events leading up to the crash. Forensic analysts are working to enhance the footage and identify the make, model, and — if possible — driver of the mysterious vehicle.
Jota’s family has been informed of the new lead, with his wife reportedly “visibly shaken” upon learning that someone might have lured or led Jota into danger.
The timeline of the accident is also being re-examined, with authorities trying to determine if the two vehicles interacted earlier in the day or at any specific location.
Police are now urging anyone who may have witnessed a black SUV travelling at high speed near the A52 crash site on the evening of the incident to come forward immediately.
The revelation adds yet another layer of complexity to an already heart-wrenching case, and comes just days after reports that Jota’s wife had handed over screenshots from his secret email account — including a final message sent three minutes before the crash.
Who was in the SUV? Why was Jota following it? And why did it disappear just before the crash?
As these new questions emerge, investigators say the black SUV may hold the key to understanding what really happened in the final moments of Diogo Jota’s life.
More updates are expected in the coming days.