Vince Zampella, co-creator of the popular Call of Duty video game franchise, has died in a car crash in California. He was 55.
The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on the Angeles Crest Highway near Los Angeles, when the Ferrari he was driving lost control, hit a concrete barrier and caught fire. A passenger in the car was also killed. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Zampella was a highly influential figure in the gaming industry. He co-founded Infinity Ward and later Respawn Entertainment, creating hit titles such as Titanfall, Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi series.