The cause of death for Call of Duty creator Vincent Zampella was released on Tuesday.
In December, video game developer and ‘Call of Duty’ creator Vince Zampella, 55, waskilledin a horrific car crash in Southern California.
Videopostedto social media shows Zampella speeding out of a tunnel in his Ferrari in the San Gabriel Mountains before crashing into a concrete barrier.
The Ferrari burst into flames as onlookers screamed in horror.
Several witnesses ran across the windy mountain road and dragged the ejected passenger away from the fiery wreckage.
Zampella died at the crash site. The unidentified passenger died later at the hospital.
On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Zampella died from burns and smoke inhalation.
Vincent Zampella died from burns and smoke inhalation after being trapped inside his burning car … TMZ has learned.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says the “Call of Duty” creator suffered thermal injuries and smoke inhalation, with blunt trauma also listed as a significant condition. His death was ruled accidental.
As we reported … Zampella was killed in December 2025 in a single car crash along the Angeles Crest Highway.
Source: The Gateway Pundit