Who Was Vince Zampella? Call Of Duty Co-Creator Dies In Car Crash | Watch Video

Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind best-selling video games such as 'Call of Duty,' has died. He was 55.

Zampella was killed in a single-vehicle car accident on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time on the Angeles Crest Highway. Zampella was driving a late-model Ferrari when the vehicle reportedly veered off the winding road after exiting a tunnel, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire, NBC LA reported.

Authorities confirmed that Zampella was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the collision and later succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital. While a video of the aftermath has circulated on social media, officials are still investigating the exact cause of the crash.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Call of Duty team wrote, "Millions of us have been forever inspired by Vince Zampella’s work. His legacy is enduring. Across all our Call of Duty teams and all across Activision, we offer our deepest condolences to Vince’s family, friends and fans on his tragic passing."

A spokesperson for Electronic Arts said in a statement on Monday that Zampella's influence on the video game industry was “profound and far-reaching."

“A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players connect for generations to come," a company spokesperson wrote.