SEATTLE - A Vancouver, B.C. man killed in a Whidbey Island crash that also killed two others was a well-known designer of computer games.
Published reports say Brian R. Wood, 33, was lead designer of "Company of Heroes," a World War II strategy game developed by Relic Entertainment.
Wood was killed Friday when an SUV driven by a 21-year-old woman crossed the center line and crashed into his car. His wife, who is six months pregnant, survived the crash.
Two people in the SUV were also killed.
Troopers said the crash occurred after the Blazer's driver began removing a sweater and her 22-year-old passenger began steering. The vehicle eventually veered into the oncoming traffic and crashed into the Subaru driven by Wood. Both women were injured and are being investigated on vehicular homicide and assault charges.
"Company of Heroes" was released in 2006 and received numerous awards, including Game of the Year 2006 from both PC Gamer and Computer Games Magazine.
