The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Traffic Collision

Zampella in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in the state of California aged 55.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The renowned game designer lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a highway in LA on Sunday, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, his family, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
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