'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella's cause of death revealed after fiery crash
Vince Zampella, co-creator of 'Call of Duty', died in a car crash in December. The Los Angeles medical examiner revealed his cause of death was thermal injuries and smoke inhalation.
Vince Zampella, a renowned video game developer and co-creator of the 'Call of Duty' franchise, died in a car crash on Angeles Crest Highway in December. The Los Angeles medical examiner's office has released the official cause of death, stating that Zampella died from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation, with blunt trauma also occurring at the time of death. He was 56 years old. The crash involved a red 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS, which veered off the road, struck a concrete barrier, and erupted into flames. Zampella's passenger, Zachary Marks, a 38-year-old robotics enthusiast, also died in the crash due to blunt force injuries. Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a studio Zampella co-founded, confirmed his death and praised his influence on the gaming industry.
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