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Case: 20-0350933
Date: Tuesday, February 04, 2020
Time: 1:07 p.m.
Location: 1201 E. Rundberg Lane
Deceased 1: Vincent Laroy Cleveland | Black male | 10/17/1969
The preliminary investigation shows that the black, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse in which Vincent Laroy Cleveland was a passenger was traveling eastbound in the inside lane in the 1200 block of E. Rundberg Lane when the driver attempted to turn left onto northbound Teasdale Terrace. A white, 2007 Ford F150 moving westbound on Rundberg collided with the passenger’s side of the Mitsubishi.
Vincent Laroy Cleveland was transported to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin following the crash where he died on February 10, 2020 at 3:50 p.m. as a result of his injuries. Based on information gathered during the ongoing investigation, it does not appear that driver impairment or speed were factors in the crash. All parties remained on scene and cooperated.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4278. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 16th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 17 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were seven traffic fatalities.
These statements are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.