A fatal road accident on Christmas night at Lae's Salamanda drive allegedly caused one life while another is admitted at the Angau General Hospital.
The incident involved a Morobe Provincial Government vehicle and happened in the early hours of last night.
The driver, an employee of the MPG allegedly died instantly while a female companion is in critical condition.
The double-cab Hilux hit a rain tree, along the road between the Salamanda estate and Lae Golf course, causing the vehicle to rollover.
On impact, the vehicle was badly damaged with the trailer torn apart.