After son’s tragic death, Knoxville family hopes ‘Ben Kredich Act’ will save lives

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After son’s tragic death, Knoxville family hopes ‘Ben Kredich Act’ will save lives

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The "Ben Kredich Act" passed unanimously in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and is now headed to Governor Bill Lee's desk to be signed into law. The bill aims to address opioid related DUI's and prevent those who are administered an opioid antagonist like Narcan from getting behind the wheel. Ben Kredich was 24 years old when he was hit and killed while walking along Kingston Pike in August 2023. The dri…