Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Werribee overnight.
The man was found by police at the base of a building on Duncans Road while they were on scene and responding to an incident on Thursday 26 October about 10.30pm.
Attending police immediately called for medical assistance and provided first aid until ambulance paramedics arrived.
The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Police were in the area after a van was seen entering the underground carpark of a hotel building on Duncans Road by the Air Wing.
The Air Wing had been assisting officers on the ground after the driver of the van sped off from police in Werribee about 9.30pm.
Police believe the deceased man was the driver of the van and are investigating a possible link between the van and an aggravated carjacking in Hoppers Crossing on Sunday 22 October.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice when a person dies in police presence.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
