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

Vince Zampella in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

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

The influential game designer died after his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to.

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, his family, and all those touched by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
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