Vince Zampella, Dies in a California Car Crash

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

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in the state of California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio that he helped create.

The renowned game designer passed away following his car crashed and caught fire on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his family, and all those touched by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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