(L.A.) Vincent Zampella, 56, Died on a Roadway

Case Number: 2025-19864

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 56-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a roadway.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Vincent Zampella.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Thermal Injuries and Smoke Inhalation

Other Significant Condition: Blunt-Force Trauma

RIP VINCENT ZAMPELLA (October 1, 1970 – December 21, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday afternoon. The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 19.

Angeles Crest Highway / Mile Marker 62.82

Vehicle crash in a remote mountain area, relayed initially through Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite system because there was no cellular coverage.

12:43 PM

First emergency SOS relay received from a user at 34.3624 N, -117.8647 W reporting a vehicle crash; another user nearby later reports injury. Both SOS sessions state no cellular coverage.

12:46 PM

Second SOS from number (760) 887-8917 indicates another person in distress, “breathing with difficulty, unconscious.”

12:53 PM

CHP notes red sedan fully engulfed in flames on the right shoulder.

12:54–1:00 PM

Fire Department (LACOFD) is confirmed en route; incident logged as “Vehicle vs Wall.”

2:15 PM

Fatality confirmed.

Survivor transported to Pomona Valley Hospital, where he is declared deceased. He was Zach Marks.

Map views only approximate location and do not indicate the precise spot where the incident happened.