Brian R. Wood, the lead designer behind Company of Heroes was tragically killed in a car accident on Friday.  His wife Erin who is six months pregnant and was his passenger, is recovering in the hospital.

A spokesperson for the Washington State Police said that the driver of the Chevy Blazer, Jordyn B. Weichert was taking her sweater off as one of the passenger’s, Samantha R. Bowling held the steering wheel.  Bowling lost control of the vehicle and hit Wood’s Subaru.  Wood and two other male passengers in the Blazer were killed.  Police believe that Weichert, the driver of the Blazer was under the influence of drugs.

Weichert might be facing vehicular homicide and vehicular assualt, while Bowling could face vehicular homicide charges when she is released from the hospital.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Brian R. Wood and his co-workers at Relic Entertainment. 

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Sad indeed. Company of Heroes was an excellent RTS. I own it and all the expansions. Lost my first disc from launch day and ended up buying it again on Steam. *sad face*

RIP Brian. You were a bright and talented man and will be missed.

Why do people choose to drive under the influence... it doesn't just hurt them, but all those around them.

He will be missed indeed, Prayers for Brian and his family.

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That video made me cry. Such a terrible tragedy

As a dad, I can easily say I would try and do the same thing to save my wife and kids. They truly are the most important things in my life. It truly is a sad sad story.

As a dad, I can easily say I would try and do the same thing to save my wife and kids. They truly are the most important things in my life. It truly is a sad sad story.

I turned it off when the reporter was asking her if it was in his character to do something like that. That to me was a dumb question. Of course when the person you love and unborn child are in danger you would do anything to save them.