Vince ZampellaI am the creator of call of duty On December 21, 2025, he died in a traffic accident in Los Angeles, California. The California Highway Patrol did not name the victim in its initial statement, but Electronic Arts confirmed Zampella’s death in a statement.
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts go out to Vince’s family, loved ones, and everyone touched by his work,” Electronic Arts said in a statement. “Vince’s influence on the video game industry was deep and far-reaching.”
Electronic Arts described Zampella as a “friend, colleague, leader, and visionary creator,” while praising the late game designer’s work as “shaping modern interactive entertainment and inspiring millions of players and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape the way games are made and players connect for generations to come.”
We are saddened by the passing of our founder and dear friend Vince Zampella.
Vince was a titan and a legend in our industry, a visionary leader and forceful figure who shaped teams and games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi series, Battlefield, and more. pic.twitter.com/L51gG9tbRo
— Respawn (@Respawn) December 22, 2025
What happened to Vince Zampella? Description of his car accident
Electronic Arts confirmed that Mr. Zampella was one of two victims involved in a car accident on December 21, 2025.
In a news release, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) described the scene on the Angeles Crest Highway just after 12:30 p.m. local time, according to the BBC. Officials said the vehicle was heading south on the highway as it approached milepost marker 62.70.
The car, which had two passengers, “veered off the roadway and struck a concrete barrier, completely engulfing it,” the CHP said.
CHP did not release the victim’s name in its initial statement and is awaiting notification from next of kin.
“The passenger was ejected from the vehicle and the driver remained trapped,” the CHP added. It is still unclear whether Zampella was the driver or a passenger. The CHP concluded that the two occupants of the vehicle died “as a result of their injuries.”
Officials also said it is still unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the fatal traffic crash. people.
What was Vince Zampella’s cause of death?
As of this article’s publication, the official cause of Zampella’s death has not been released.
How old is Vince Zampella?
Mr. Zampella passed away at the age of 55.
