Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident
The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in the state of California he was 55 years old.
His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.
The celebrated video game developer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to.
"This represents a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
