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

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

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

"This represents a devastating loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his family, and all those touched by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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