Man dies after physical struggle with Irving police during traffic stop

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IRVING, Texas - A man died at a hospital Monday night following a physical struggle with Irving police during a traffic stop, authorities said.

What we know:

Irving police stopped the vehicle near North Belt Line Road and Cross Country Trail shortly before 8 p.m. Officers attempted to take the driver into custody on a narcotics possession charge, but the man resisted. This led to a physical altercation. 

After the struggle, officers noted the man had sustained injuries and transported him to a hospital for treatment. He was pronounced dead later that evening.

What we don't know:

The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the man's identity, and the exact extent of his injuries remains unclear. 

While an autopsy is pending, the specific cause of death is under investigation. No officers were injured during the encounter, and the investigation remains ongoing.