Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in a California Vehicle Accident
The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the immensely successful video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in the state of California aged 55.
The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.
The influential industry figure died after his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, US media outlets report.
"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," an official with Electronic Arts commented.