Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

The developer in July 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in the state of California aged 55.

Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated game designer passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
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