Tragic Details Emerge After ‘Call Of Duty’ Creator’s Fatal Ferrari Crash

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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that “Call of Duty” creator Vincent Zampella died from burns and smoke inhalation.

Zampella suffered severe thermal injuries after becoming trapped inside his burning car in the December 2025 fatal Ferrari crash, according to TMZ. The medical examiner also cited blunt force trauma as a significant contributing factor, ultimately ruling his death accidental.

The horrific single-car crash along Angeles Crest Highway was caught on video. Zampella was 55.

The California Highway Patrol reported that Zampella’s red Ferrari was heading southbound when it appeared to lose control and veered off the roadway. The car slammed into a concrete barrier, and immediately burst into flames, according to TMZ. The creator of the famous video game series was trapped in the driver’s seat while the vehicle burned.

Dramatic video footage of the crash showed the Ferrari driving through a tunnel before crashing, as bystanders rushed to the fiery scene to assist. The witnesses managed to pull at least one victim from the burning wreckage. (Read more from “Tragic Details Emerge After ‘Call Of Duty’ Creator’s Fatal Ferrari Crash” HERE)

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