On July 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Spanish police reported that Diogo Jota, who had recently celebrated his marriage, was involved in a fatal car crash on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, close to the Portugal border. He was traveling with his brother, Andrés Jota, aged 26, who also played professionally in Portugal. According to the Guardia Civil, a tire blowout is believed to have caused the vehicle to leave the road, resulting in a fire that claimed both of their lives.

Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene after reports of the crash and subsequent fire, which even ignited nearby vegetation. The local council of Zamora confirmed the identities of the victims in a post on social media, emphasizing the tragic loss of two young lives.

Diogo Jota, hailing from Porto, Portugal, began his career in local leagues before making a significant mark in the English Premier League in 2017 with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Known for his remarkable skills on the field, he later joined Liverpool and played a key role in the team's Premier League triumph last season. This heartbreaking incident has left countless fans and fellow players mourning the loss of such a talented and beloved athlete.