"NBC Los Angeles and CBS Los Angeles report California Highway Patrol responded to a single-car crash at around 12:45PM local time on Angeles Crest Highway in Altadena. An Emergency SOS request came in via satellite from an Apple device, according to the CHP's incident log. The Highway Patrol did not identify Zampella, but CHP officer Marissa Mcintire sent over a press release about the crash that says:"
"Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment, which EA acquired in 2017 and is known for series like Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi. EA put him in charge of the Battlefield series in 2021 after the rocky launch of Battlefield 2042, and the series' latest entry, Battlefield 6, has had a strong release. Before founding Respawn, Zampella helped co-create the Call of Duty series at Infinity Ward, where he served as Studio Head and CEO."
Vince Zampella, 55, died in a single-car crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Altadena around 12:45 PM after an Emergency SOS request was sent via satellite from an Apple device. The California Highway Patrol's preliminary investigation indicated the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and became fully engulfed; the passenger was ejected and the driver remained trapped, and both succumbed to their injuries. Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment, acquired by EA in 2017, and was known for Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi. EA placed him in charge of Battlefield in 2021 after Battlefield 2042's rocky launch. Before Respawn he helped co-create Call of Duty at Infinity Ward and served as Studio Head and CEO. EA did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
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