Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in an LA Traffic Collision

The developer in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in the state of California he was 55 years old.

His passing was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential game designer passed away following his car crashed and caught fire on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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