Papua New Guinea's Commissioner of Police Gari Baki has confirmed the death of assistant commissioner Teddy Tei.
Commander Tei died after in a road accident in Western Highlands early on Wednesday morning.
Mr Tei was commander for the newly established Highlands - Western Command based in Mendi in Southern Highlands Province.
PNG Loop reports Kaiglo Ambane will be acting ACP Highlands-Western Command until a new appointment is made.