The video games industry is mourning the death of Vince Zampella, one of its most influential creative leaders, after he was killed in a car crash in Southern California. Zampella, who played a central role in the development of major franchises including Call of Duty, Battlefield and Apex Legends, was 55.
Authorities said Zampella died on Sunday after the sports car he was driving left the road on Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles and caught fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger who was also in the vehicle later died in hospital.
