A recently unveiled video captures the tragic car accident that claimed the life of Vincent Zampella, the visionary behind the "Call of Duty" video game series.
The footage, shared by TMZ, depicts a red Ferrari speeding out of a tunnel on the Angeles Crest Highway near Altadena, California. The vehicle appears to lose control and crashes into the concrete barriers lining the road, which separate it from the San Gabriel Mountains. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Zampella was trapped inside the burning vehicle, while a passenger was thrown from the car.
As reported by the Daily Caller, the video reveals shocked bystanders rushing to the scene of the accident. Their exclamations of "Oh man, oh shit!" underscore the chaos and urgency of the situation. Moments later, the Ferrari erupts into flames, sending a plume of orange fire skyward. TMZ noted that additional footage, not publicly released, shows witnesses pulling the passenger away from the blaze.
The passenger, whose identity remains undisclosed, was transported to a hospital but ultimately succumbed to their injuries, as confirmed by NBC4 Los Angeles. Zampella, aged 55, was a prominent figure in the gaming industry. He led Respawn Entertainment and previously served as CEO of Infinity Ward, the studio responsible for the acclaimed "Call of Duty" franchise. His contributions also extended to the "Medal of Honor" and "Battlefield" series.
This tragic incident raises questions about road safety and the perils of high-speed driving. As the investigation unfolds, the gaming community mourns the loss of a pioneer whose work left an indelible mark on the industry.
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