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Call of Duty Creator Died Sober in Fiery Crash
26 Aug
Summary
- Vince Zampella died sober, testing negative for all substances.
- His car caught fire after a high-speed crash on Angeles Crest Highway.
- Death was caused by smoke inhalation and blunt force trauma.
Vince Zampella, a pivotal figure in the gaming industry and creator of the "Call of Duty" franchise, died in a fatal car crash. The incident occurred on a mountainous stretch of Angeles Crest Highway near Altadena, California.
Tragically, Zampella was sober at the time of the crash, with toxicology reports showing no presence of alcohol, illicit drugs, marijuana, or prescription medications. He lost control of his sports car, colliding with a concrete barrier wall at high speed.
The collision caused his vehicle to ignite, resulting in a severe fire. Zampella sustained extensive injuries, including smoke inhalation, thermal burns, and blunt force trauma, indicating his death was not immediate upon impact.
His body was severely charred, and soot was found deep within his lungs, with a 14% carbon monoxide level in his blood, complicating initial identification efforts. Skid marks on the road highlight the dangerous speeds often encountered on this particular highway.
