The cause of death for Call of Duty creator Vincent Zampella was released on Tuesday.
In December, video game developer and ‘Call of Duty’ creator Vince Zampella, 55, was killed in a horrific car crash in Southern California.
Video posted to social media shows Zampella speeding out of a tunnel in his Ferrari in the San Gabriel Mountains before crashing into a concrete barrier.
The Ferrari burst into flames as onlookers screamed in horror.
Several witnesses ran across the windy mountain road and dragged the ejected passenger away from the fiery wreckage.
Zampella died at the crash site. The unidentified passenger died later at the hospital.
On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Zampella died from burns and smoke inhalation.
TMZ reported:
Vincent Zampella died from burns and smoke inhalation after being trapped inside his burning car … TMZ has learned.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says the “Call of Duty” creator suffered thermal injuries and smoke inhalation, with blunt trauma also listed as a significant condition. His death was ruled accidental.
As we reported … Zampella was killed in December 2025 in a single car crash along the Angeles Crest Highway.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck happened when a red Ferrari heading southbound veered off the roadway, slammed into a concrete barrier, and burst into flames.
Authorities say Zampella was trapped in the driver’s seat as the fire engulfed the vehicle.
Respawn released a statement on Vince Zampella’s untimely death:
We’re heartbroken by the passing of our founder and dear friend Vince Zampella.
Vince was a titan and legend of this industry, a visionary leader and a force who shaped teams and games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, the Star Wars Jedi series and Battlefield for our community in ways that will be felt for generations.
His impact reached far beyond any one game or studio. We will remember Vince for how he showed up every day, trusting his teams, encouraging bold ideas, and believing in Respawn & Battlefield. Most importantly, he championed what he believed was right for the people behind those studios and our players because it mattered.
We will miss him greatly.
Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who love him.
We’re heartbroken by the passing of our founder and dear friend Vince Zampella.
Vince was a titan and legend of this industry, a visionary leader and a force who shaped teams and games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, the Star Wars Jedi series and Battlefield for our… pic.twitter.com/L51gG9tbRo
— Respawn (@Respawn) December 22, 2025
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