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[Senua]

I might be a pussy, but there's no way I'd yolo it out of a dark tunnel. Speed and cars are fun and all, but I try to drive like worst case scenario is always a possibility. Freak accidents or malfunctions notwithstanding.

Man this is gut wrenching. Just one wrong choice ...and snap.

No lol, that's just survival instinct

 

[kevboard]

Yea you can have that viewpoint, but not very tactful in a thread about his death man

I'm sorry? he killed someone. that was literally manslaughter.

imagine someone running around a public space with a running chainsaw, then tripping, and accidentally killing himself and someone he ran by.

why is it different when that happens when the dangerous object in the story is a car instead? in both scenarios someone did something reckless with a potentially dangerous object.

 

[Haint]

It seems to be a spot for car enthusiast, they were either part of it to film, or already there to record anyone coming through

If it's real I would suspect they all knew each other and Vince and were probably partying or something and decided to race super cars.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Horrible thing to happen to anyone. A good reminder to slow down and to hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight.

 

[ValiantInstance]

One of the first rules of racing is that you don't rip it on roads you're unfamiliar with. This isn't Gran Turismo and there's no do-overs. A senseless end.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Goodness. It probably doesn't look that sharp until the last the second when you're right up on it either. Seen many tunnels do this.

 

[Ishma3L]

The exit corner was probably difficult to gauge due to the tunnel. Mistakes happen, unfortunately it's very easy for mistakes to be fatal at speed in a supercar.

Yea, stupid mistakes. Save it for a track day, not the ACH.

RIP

 

[Elios83]

Really sad for his family and his kids losing a father like that just before christmas...it's just terrible.
But he should have known better honestly.
RIP

 

[TransTrender]

Damn, RIP. Super talented and dedicated guy. The industry is worse off with him gone.

That crash was savage.
I didn't turn on the audio.
Looks like he managed to hit that one opening in the Jersey barrier in the worst way possible.
That car was tore up like a can of Coke.
Seeing the passenger still in his seat with the seat ejected is also crazy. Fabricated and been around enough track cars to see what goes in to making your seating position and the hardware required to keep you in there in case of a crash...I wonder if the forces in this crash were just too much that all of it went out the window or these cars aren't really built to handle a track speed crash.

 

[EN250]

Wtf, dude was behind top tier FPS games, RIP

 

[SlimySnake]

Another video, shows more of the turn. This one happened to be an accident as well..

yeah, that tunnel needs a lot of signs posted everywhere warning of this sharp turn. it needs a max 25 mph limit as well as some flashing signs and proper guarrails instead of that retarded brick wall.

the local government really fucked up here. this accident was 10 years ago. if only they had acted after this accident.

 

[phant0m]

Holy shit. Fuck.

Thanks for BF6 Vince.

 

[Roni]

Dude had the special sauce, but was honestly muzzled at EA. Tragic turn of events for sure, would've loved to play more single player campaigns from the guy who brought us MW2...

 

[nani17]

WTF that is sad

 

[GladiusFrog]

Wow..... Just read the headline and I'm still in disbelief. So tragic … RIP .

 

[kpopSuperstar]

Some people get excited with speed and go fast on impulse.

I am the opposite, I never drive to the point where I can't react to what's in front of me. That's driving one on one. If that video is real and it's really Vince, then you have to wonder what he was thinking, he has a bunch of kids, and had a passenger, it's unthinkable for me to get in a sports car and go through tunnels like that on public roads.

But of course, it was an accident. I can't imagine his kids having to hear this news ahead of christmas though.

 

[Neolombax]

Damn, RIP.

 

[Senua]

I'm sorry? he killed someone. that was literally manslaughter.

imagine someone running around a public space with a running chainsaw, then tripping, and accidentally killing himself and someone he ran by.

why is it different when that happens when the dangerous object in the story is a car instead? in both scenarios someone did something reckless with a potentially dangerous object.

It was an accident, yes he was going too fast but if you watch footage of that tunnel it's dangerous as hell and you have no way of knowing until it's too late

 

[Syphon Filter]

Unfortunate, Rest in peace Zampella. Let the angels let you fly

 

[xrnzaaas]

Having sharp turns immediately after the tunnel exit shouldn't be allowed. And haven't they heard about metal barriers on the outside of sharper corners? They could disperse at least part of the force from the crash.

Obviously in this case high speed was the main cause, but it's still a very easy spot to make a potentially fatal mistake - you get distracted, there's bad weather, you're older and your reactions are slower - there could be many reasons.

 

[Player Respawn]

Man, he was a key figure in leading great entries in massive franchises. Last game I played from him was "titanfall" and the games feel was great as with mw1 and 2. I remember him and Jason bieng ousted as huge news back in the day. I'm going to miss his touch on the industry.

 

[ComputerBlue]

Damn...RIP.

This man is an FPS legend. He's behind some of my favorite shooter franchises. Just brought Battlefield back from near irrelevancy as well.

Sad news.

 

[Nonehxc]

Damn rip .

But this smells like dangerous driving. Single car on a scenic road? Car caught on fire? Passenger ejected?

Probably going 100 on a 30.

Yep. A Ferrari.

RIP.

 

[Tams]

yeah, that tunnel needs a lot of signs posted everywhere warning of this sharp turn. it needs a max 25 mph limit as well as some flashing signs and proper guarrails instead of that retarded brick wall.

the local government really fucked up here. this accident was 10 years ago. if only they had acted after this accident.

No, it needs drivers to not be selfish idiots and speed through it.

 

[mayham2199]

Wow this is horrible. Huge loss for the industry. RIP.

 

[SScorpio]

Having sharp turns immediately after the tunnel exit shouldn't be allowed. And haven't they heard about metal barriers on the outside of sharper corners? They could disperse at least part of the force from the crash.

Obviously in this case high speed was the main cause, but it's still a very easy spot to make a potentially fatal mistake - you get distracted, there's bad weather, you're older and your reactions are slower - there could be many reasons.

It's California, the reflection of the setting sun off the sign warning you about a fucking 90 degree turn on the immediate exit from the tunnel messed with the mating habit of a slug drawing them to the road to be run over.

The metal barriers for safety would have blocked a historic migration path for mountain goats and thus couldn't be built.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

No, it needs drivers to not be selfish idiots and speed through it.

You need both, sometimes people will make mistakes and you gotta have some rails to prevent them from driving into the rockface. But, of course, when you drive like he did there is no excuse for it.

 

[Aenima]

RIP.

 

[Sanepar]

What a Sad news! Brilliant Guy, behind some of the best FPS franchises and have rebirth to Battlefield.

 

[baphomet]

It's California, the reflection of the setting sun off the sign warning you about a fucking 90 degree turn on the immediate exit from the tunnel messed with the mating habit of a slug drawing them to the road to be run over.

The metal barriers for safety would have blocked a historic migration path for mountain goats and thus couldn't be built.

Dang, I wonder how the 10's of thousands of other drivers make it through the obvious death-trap on a daily basis?

 

[ReyBrujo]

Was this in Mexico? because of all the Mexicans? is Mexico a place with shitty roads?

As shitty as US ones, that didn't look a shitty one though.

RIP Vince. And so close to the Switch 2 release of COD.

 

[bender]

Having sharp turns immediately after the tunnel exit shouldn't be allowed.

Not all that practicle when you consider the type of terrain that a lot tunnels are trying to circumvent.

 

[EviLore]

Some people get excited with speed and go fast on impulse.

I am the opposite, I never drive to the point where I can't react to what's in front of me. That's driving one on one. If that video is real and it's really Vince, then you have to wonder what he was thinking, he has a bunch of kids, and had a passenger, it's unthinkable for me to get in a sports car and go through tunnels like that on public roads.

Using someone's death to pat yourself on the back, the hallmark of a great person.

 

[Gp1]

Rip, but after seeing that other video...

What a poorly signposted curve! In a sunny day you can easily get disoriented, and probably at night you probably couldn't see jack shit until you are at the apex.

There's simply no speed reduction or caution sharp turn ahead signpost.

There should be at least a speed reduction signs and those ground grooves that serve as an audible warning when you are approaching a dangerous zone.

 

[Nintendo's Witch]

What a sad tragedy . His legacy will live on trully a legendary figure in the industry.

RIP

 

[Gone 2.0]

I don't know why but I just loved this man.
RIP, legend.

 

[Ramiro_Rodriguez]

Rest in peace. I wish his family the strentgh to deal with, especially during xmas..

 

[Jesb]

Crazy how short life is. Rip.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Dang, I wonder how the 10's of thousands of other drivers make it through the obvious death-trap on a daily basis?

It's not a daily commuted road, it's mainly a scenic route. It also has had a lot of fatalities in that same spot.

 

[bender]

Why did I watch that video?

 

[Lagspike_exe]

RIP. Huge loss to gaming.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

There is video floating around of a Ferrari speeding out of a tunnel on the Angeles Crest Highway and crashing into a cliff wall

For those who didn't know, the Angeles Crest Highway is a notorious road that has seen multiple crashes involving people speeding and not being able to regain control before crashing their cars

 

[cebri.one]

Truly awful. He made incredible games. Titanfall 2 SP is very close to my heart. RIP

 

[diffusionx]

Paul Walker died in a very similar way and right around this time of year if I recall.

Totally senseless but I guess he died doing what he loved. F

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

A true giant, Rest in Power, you've made your mark on this industry Vince.

 

[Golgo 13]

Horrible tragedy. Guy was a legend. RIP Vince, you'll be missed.

 

[Atrus]

I actually have no words on this other than to express my sympathies to his family.

He was responsible for some of the best action games I played in my life and I've played them all through and through.

It was crazy to see his death so soon and crazier that it was filmed.

 

[kevboard]

It was an accident, yes he was going too fast but if you watch footage of that tunnel it's dangerous as hell and you have no way of knowing until it's too late

driving too fast and not being able to handle the car is not an accident.

 

[Mayar]

RIP, a very talented man with a wealth of experience, a huge loss. But damn, what a stupid and irresponsible way to leave this world...

 

[SScorpio]

Paul Walker died in a very similar way and right around this time of year if I recall.

Totally senseless but I guess he died doing what he loved. F

A tire blew causing the lose of control, speed didn't help. If I remember correct Paul Walker was the passenger as well.