He was 55 years old. According to *NBC*, on Sunday, a *Ferrari* driven by Zampella crashed into a concrete barrier while exiting a tunnel. A passenger in the car also died in the accident. Videos from eyewitnesses have been posted online, showing a red *Ferrari* engulfed in flames, standing on a mountain road. The causes of the incident are still being investigated. Zampella was known as one of the creators of *Call of Duty*. He founded *Respawn Entertainment*, which created games such as *Titanfall*, *Apex Legends*, and *Star Wars Jedi*. Vance Zampella, Developer behind “Call of Duty” killed in his Ferrari 296 GTS after crashing in Angeles Crest Highway.RIP Vince Zampella. A true video game industry icon. pic.twitter.com/oULx7WuoIR— Big Brother Bear (@BearEarn) December 23, 2025