Lisbon, Portugal — July 16, 2025
In a major development that could rewrite the narrative surrounding Diogo Jota’s fatal crash, newly surfaced dash cam footage from a vehicle traveling just behind the football star’s car has revealed a very different sequence of events than what authorities previously reported.
The footage, which was released late Tuesday evening by the driver of the trailing vehicle, shows the exact moment Jota’s car veered off the highway — and experts say it may contradict the initial police conclusion of driver error or excessive speed.
According to the video, captured in real-time from a high-definition dash cam, a second vehicle can be seen briefly swerving toward Jota’s lane seconds before the crash — prompting speculation that an external factor, possibly another driver’s actions, contributed to the accident.
What’s more, the timestamp and GPS metadata confirm the vehicle was following Jota at a safe distance and had a clear view of the critical moments before impact. Audio from the clip also captures the sound of a sudden engine rev and what appears to be Jota’s car braking hard before losing control.
The driver, who has chosen to remain anonymous, said they felt compelled to release the footage after seeing discrepancies in the police's official timeline.
“I kept quiet at first because I was in shock,” the individual told Correio da Manhã. “But when I saw what was being said publicly — it didn’t match what I saw with my own eyes.”
Police have since confirmed receipt of the footage and announced that the investigation has been reopened.
“We are currently analyzing the new video material in collaboration with traffic and forensic experts,” a spokesperson said Wednesday morning. “If the footage proves credible, we will re-evaluate our earlier findings.”
Jota’s family has been notified and is reportedly “deeply distressed” by the implication that the original cause of the accident may have been misrepresented — intentionally or otherwise.
This stunning turn of events adds yet another layer to an already complex and emotionally charged case, which has involved secret bank accounts, cryptic messages, and now, potentially suppressed evidence.
As fans and investigators seek clarity, one thing is now clear: the truth about Diogo Jota’s final moments may be far more complicated — and far more disturbing — than anyone initially believed.