Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Killed in Los Angeles Car Accident

Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the popular video game franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 55 years old.

Zampella was a key figure in the development of the Call of Duty series, which has become one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. He was also the head of Respawn, a video game development studio that has worked on several high-profile titles, including the Titanfall series.

The accident occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the Los Angeles area. Details about the accident are still emerging, but it is reported that Zampella was driving when his vehicle collided with another car.

Zampella's death has sent shockwaves through the video game industry, with many of his colleagues and peers taking to social media to pay tribute to his memory.

The Call of Duty franchise has been a major player in the gaming industry for over a decade, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Zampella's contributions to the series will be remembered for years to come.

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