Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in an LA Vehicle Accident

The visionary game developer, who helped create the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company which he helped establish.

The influential industry figure died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.