Call Of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Reported Dead
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Los Angeles — Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise and head of Respawn Entertainment, died after a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway on Sunday, authorities and his employer confirmed. The California Highway Patrol reported the vehicle veered off the roadway around 12:45 p.m., struck a concrete barrier and became engulfed in flames; two occupants were involved and both later died. Electronic Arts and local broadcaster NBC4 provided confirmation and reporting. Multiple witness videos circulated online showing the burned vehicle. Authorities have not released a cause and continue to investigate. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from WKYC 3 Cleveland, CBS 8 - San Diego News, The Straits Times, eNCAnews, thesun.my and Free Press Journal.
Timeline of Events
- 1990s: Zampella began career as a game designer and rose in the industry.
- 2002–2003: Co-founded Infinity Ward and helped launch Call of Duty in 2003.
- 2010: Left Activision and founded Respawn Entertainment, later producing Titanfall and Apex Legends.
- 2017: Electronic Arts acquired Respawn Entertainment.
- 21 December 2025: Zampella died in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway; reports and confirmations followed in subsequent days.
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Media outlets and online platforms saw increased traffic and engagement following immediate reporting and viral video circulation of the crash.
Zampella's family, colleagues, and the broader gaming community suffered loss and shock after his death in the crash.
After reading and researching latest news.... Investigations confirm Vince Zampella died in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway; CHP reported the vehicle left the roadway, struck a barrier and burned. Two occupants died. Electronic Arts and NBC4 confirmed the death. Authorities have not released a cause and continue investigating.
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Call Of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Reported Dead
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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
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