Des Moines Register
By Tom Alex
A Des Moines police officer was killed this morning in a traffic accident while driving into the city to catch a plane to New Mexico.
Sean Wissink, 35, was one of several Metro Star tactical officers who planned to attend training sessions on weapons of mass destruction.
The crash occurred about 3:30 a.m. today on Iowa Highway 141 north of Grimes. Officials said he may have swerved to avoid a deer.
Wissink has been a police officer since the summer of 1997. He was alone in his sport utility vehicle when the crash occurred.
A press conference will be held later this morning at the police station.
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