Kotaku (via Seattlepi) is reporting that Brian Wood, a Company of Heroes Lead Designer at Relic Entertainment was killed in a car accident this past Friday evening.

Brian and his six month pregnant wife were driving on Highway 20 just north of Oak Harbor when another car slammed head on into their vehicle.

Washington State Patrol is reporting that the driver was taking off her sweater, and had asked the passenger to hold the wheel. The passenger lost control of the vehicle, and over corrected which caused the accident. Both may be charged with vehicular homicide charges.

Brian’s wife did survive the crash, and latest reports are she is improving, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wood’s family and friends.