A man is fighting for life and not expected to survive after he suddenly collapsed following a run-in with police over minor traffic matters.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal the man, who is yet to be identified, was approached by police in the carpark of a 7-Eleven convenience store at the corner of Heaths and Tarneit roads, in Hoppers Crossing - west of Melbourne - about 2am on Monday.
A police spokesperson confirmed officers attempted to speak with the man on traffic issues when he became physically aggressive and wrestled with police.
A crime scene was established on Monday outside the Hoppers Crossing 7-Eleven
'At this early stage it appears the man became unresponsive following his arrest,' the spokesperson said via a statement.
'Police immediately called for medical assistance and performed CPR on the man, who has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.'
Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating the incident with oversight from Victoria Police's Professional Standards Command.
On Monday morning, forensic teams remained outside the 7-Eleven, which has been taped-off by detectives.
A ute stacked with large yellow and green bags remained parked outside the 7-Eleven.
It remains unknown if the arrested man was driving that vehicle when approached by police.
Several evidence markers were visible outside the shop near parking spaces.
The 7-Eleven remained closed on Monday morning
Evidence markers have been placed across the 7-Eleven car park
Forensic officers investigated the scene on Monday
It is the same location where in May a Starbucks located directly behind the 7-Eleven was destroyed by fire.
The location is awash with CCTV cameras, which are expected to have captured Monday's incident.
The tragedy comes just weeks after a 27-year old man died while being arrested by Victoria Police officers in Kyneton, in country Victoria.
In that instance, it is understood the deceased man ingested a substance believed to be cyanide.
Five police officers who were in the home were taken to hospital as a precaution.
Anyone with information on the Hoppers Crossing incident should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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