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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 another vehicle while merging.
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The incident involves a sitting member of the judiciary facing traffic citations, which may impact public trust and judicial proceedings.
Key Facts
- Judge Thomas Krug was involved in a two-car crash.
- Judge Thomas Krug was cited for careless driving.
- Judge Thomas Krug was cited for failure to give information after leaving the scene of an accident.
- The judge stated to investigators that he did not realize he had struck the other vehicle while merging.
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 involved in a traffic accident”organization12th Judicial Circuit“The judicial circuit where Thomas Krug serves as a judge”personThomas Krugg“Circuit Judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida”