Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies in California Crash

Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the blockbuster "Call of Duty" video game series, has died. He was 55. The developer and gaming executive died in a car crash on Sunday, according to local broadcaster NBC4. The incident occurred on a scenic road north of Los Angeles. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that the vehicle, a Ferrari, left the road for unknown reasons. It then hit a concrete barrier and caught fire. The CHP confirmed two deaths in the crash but did not publicly name the victims. Next of kin have been notified. Zampella was a founding member of Infinity Ward, the studio that launched the "Call of Duty" franchise in 2003. The series became one of the best-selling in gaming history.