Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in a Los Angeles Car Crash

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The renowned video game developer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a freeway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
Craig Roberson
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