Vince Zampella, who had a major role in developing franchises such as Medal of Honor, Call of dutyand battlefieldHe died in a car accident on Sunday, NBC Los Angeles reports. He was 55 years old.
NBC Los Angeles and CBS Los Angeles Report The California Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle accident at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time on the Angeles Crest Highway in Altadena. The emergency SOS request came via satellite from an Apple device, according to the CHP incident log.
The Highway Patrol did not identify Zampella, but CHP Officer Marissa McIntyre sent a press release about the incident that said:
Preliminary investigation indicated that Vehicle 1 was southbound on Angeles Crest Highway, approaching MPM 62.70, within Lane 1. For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a concrete barrier and was completely submerged. The passenger was removed from the car and the driver remained trapped. Both parties died from their wounds.
Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment, which was acquired by EA In 2017 It is known for its series such as: Titanfall, Apex Legendsand star wars jedi. EA put him in charge of battlefield Series in 2021 after the rocky launch of Battlefield 2042and the latest series entries, Battlefield 6had a strong release. Before founding Respawn, Zampella helped create a Respawn game Call of duty series at Infinity Ward, where he served as studio president and CEO.
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our thoughts are with Vince’s family, loved ones and everyone affected by his work,” EA spokesman Justin Higgs said in a statement. “Vince’s impact on the video game industry was profound and far-reaching. As a friend, colleague, leader, and visionary innovator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of gamers and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how gamers communicate for generations to come.”
Updated, December 22: Added statement from EA.