Overview
- Electronic Arts and Respawn publicly confirmed the death of Vince Zampella, 55, a co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn and a co-creator of Call of Duty.
- The California Highway Patrol says a southbound car left Angeles Crest Highway around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, struck a concrete barrier and caught fire, with the driver trapped and a passenger ejected; both died.
- Investigators have not determined the cause and have not formally released the victims’ identities pending notification of next of kin.
- Studios and peers, including EA, Respawn, Infinity Ward and Call of Duty, issued statements honoring his legacy across Titanfall, Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi games.
- Zampella had been leading EA’s Battlefield effort following the franchise’s 2025 resurgence, as reports note witness video of the 2026 Ferrari crash and an Apple emergency alert that helped summon responders.