Vince Zampella, Has Died in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

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

The influential industry figure lost his life when his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a highway in LA on this past Sunday, according to.

"This represents a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.