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

Vince Zampella in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The celebrated industry figure died after his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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