Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in a California Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The influential industry figure died after his automobile collided and caught fire on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, his family, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts commented.