NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
12th Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Krug cited for careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash
Circuit Judge Thomas Krug was issued citations for careless driving and failure to provide information following a two-car collision. The judge reportedly told investigators he was unaware he had struck the other vehicle while merging.
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A sitting judge in the faces traffic citations for an incident involving a vehicle collision and leaving the scene.
Key Facts
- Judge Thomas Krug was cited for careless driving.
- Judge Thomas Krug was cited for failure to give information after an accident.
- The incident involved a two-car crash where the judge allegedly sideswiped another vehicle.
- The judge stated to investigators that he did not realize he had struck the other car while merging.
- The citations were issued following a police report regarding the incident.
Who's Mentioned
locationTuttle Road“Intersection near the accident site”organization12th Judicial Circuit of Florida“Judicial circuit covering Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties”locationFruitville Road“Location of the traffic accident”personThomas Krug“12th Judicial Circuit Judge cited for traffic violations”organization12th Judicial Circuit“The judicial circuit where Thomas Krug serves as a judge”personThomas Krugg“Circuit Judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida”