Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in a California Car Crash

The developer in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in the state of California he was 55 years old.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The renowned industry figure died after his car crashed and burst into flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his family, and all those touched by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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