Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday (December 22, 2025). He was 55.
The developer and executive died on Sunday (December 21, 2025) while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles, according to local broadcaster NBC4.
"For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and became fully engulfed," the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said in a statement, without identifying the two victims in the crash.
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The CHP added that both the driver and a passenger who was ejected from the vehicle succumbed to their injuries.
