Louisville Officer Killed in Lexington Crash Remembered on Social Media

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Jason Schweitzer
Louisville Metro Police Detective Jason Schweitzer

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Several people have posted on social media mourning Detective Jason Schweitzer who was killed in Lexington early Saturday.

Louisville Metro Police Department wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, both blood and blue. #AHeroRememberedNeverDies”

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The Department added Detective Schweitzer began his career with the Jefferson County Police Department in 2001 and served as the Vice President of the River City FOP Lodge 614.

He and his wife were expecting a second child.

Governor Matt Bevin referenced that in his Facebook condolences: “We are heartbroken for his wife and children, both born and unborn, at the news of this devastating loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family both now and in the months and years ahead.”

The Fayette County Coroner announced the name of the second victim Saturday evening. Timothy Moore was 56 years old and an employee at the University of Kentucky.

Suzanne Whitlow, 26, is charged with two counts of manslaughter and one count of DUI in the case. Police say Whitlow was driving on Upper Street when she lost control of her car and hit two people walking near the road.

 

 

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Veronica Jean Seltzer
Veronica Jean Seltzer joins ABC 36 as Anchor/Reporter. On most weekdays, you will see her reporting the news. VJ hails from a small horse farm outside New York City and most recently comes from South Bend, Indiana where she reported for the CBS and Fox affiliates. VJ holds a Master of Science in Journalism degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University. Her passion for journalism runs deep. It began as she studied graffiti as an ancient form of communication in Athens, Greece. While a student journalist in Morocco, she learned her most important journalistic lesson: good stories are about people. VJ loves life in and around Lexington. She feels most at home among horses and a diverse community of fascinating people. She enjoys reporting during the week and on the weekend she strives to bring her neighbors the news that matters most to them. VJ enjoys going to neighborhood events, exploring, horseback riding, skiing, sailing, and good movies. Look for her out and about in the community! VJ invites you to reach out to her with story ideas or just to say hello! Find her on Facebook at Veronica Jean Seltzer ABC 36, tweet her @VJS_ABC36, or email her at VSeltzer@wtvq.com. She looks forward to hearing from you!