EA Confirms Death of Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella in Angeles Crest Highway Crash

Overview

• Zampella, 55, died on Sunday when the Ferrari he was driving crashed north of Los Angeles, according to Electronic Arts.
• The California Highway Patrol said the car left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire around 12:45 p.m. local time.
• Authorities reported that Zampella died at the scene while a passenger was ejected and later died from injuries, with the passenger’s identity not yet released.
• A bystander recorded the collision and provided the footage to investigators, and images of the burning vehicle have circulated online.
• Zampella was a pivotal figure in modern shooters as co-founder of Infinity Ward, founder of Respawn Entertainment, and a senior EA leader involved with Battlefield.