Visitation for Louisville Detective killed by drunk driver set for Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – WTVQ has learned more about the criminal history of the woman accused of driving drunk and killing two pedestrians this weekend.

Police say 26-year-old Suzanne Whitlow was drunk when she hit and Killed Detective Jason Schweitzer and Timothy Moore , a University of Kentucky employee.

Court record show that Whitlow was arrested in August 2014 for driving under the influence. The documents say Whitlow was pulled over while driving 22 miles per hour over the speed limit and was convicted. As part of a sentence, court records show Whitlow was ordered by the courts to take DUI education classes.

After not doing so, Whitlow was arrested again this January. Court records show she eventually completed the courses.

Saturday, police say Whitlow was driving drunk again when she hit and killed Detective Jason Schweitzer and University of Kentucky employee Timothy Moore on South Upper Street. Schweitzer, with the Louisville Metro Police was said to be attending a Fraternal Order of Police conference in Lexington. Telephone interviews with Moore’s son reveal he was helping some with directions.

Funeral arrangements for Detective Jason Schweitzer  are as follows:

(Visitation) November 1, 01:00 PM – 08:00 PM – Tuesday

Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home – East Louisville

12900 Shelbyville Road

Louisville, KY, US, 40243

(Funeral) November 2, 01:00 PM

St. Michael Catholic Church

3705 Stone Lakes Drive

Louisville, KY, US, 40299

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