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

The developer in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company which he helped establish.

The renowned video game developer passed away following his automobile collided and caught fire on a freeway in LA on this past Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, his family, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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