In remembrance of Ben Kredich, we should enjoy the time we spend with our loved ones and strive to live fully.
Even the smartest and best of us can experience tragedy from time to time since the world is a changeable and unpredictable place.
Ben Kredich, the son of Tennessee Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich, passed away unexpectedly lately, leaving the University of Tennessee community inconsolable.
Ben was a young man who had taken part in UT FUTURE and was full of life and potential.
His passing has left a huge void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the larger University of Texas community.
Ben Kredich, a 24-year-old man, had a contagious zeal for life and a passion for living.
Being the son of University of Tennessee’s director of swimming and diving Matt Kredich, he grew up in a family that was heavily involved in athletics.
Because of his father’s consistent encouragement and support, Ben himself had taken up swimming at a young age and excelled at it.
Ben was more than just a sportsman, though.
He was a person who deeply loved all types of self-expression, and his involvement at UT FUTURE demonstrated this.
With the aid of this program, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were able to acquire the skills necessary for leading independent lives.
Ben was a dedicated participant in this program who had won over the hearts of his mentors and peers with his generosity, humor, and unbridled excitement.
Terrible news at the capitol.
Rep. Johnson announced the passing of Ben Kredich. We met him while he was fighting to save his bus route.
Ben, the very young man who depended on advocacy, showed us how to be an advocate for ourselves.
My prayers are with his loving family. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/STojAh6aSZ
— Gwendolyn Ducre (@GwendolynGabs) August 22, 2023
Ben Kredich was allegedly on a sidewalk close to the University of Tennessee campus when he was shot and killed.
when a vehicle that had been heading east on Kingston Pike veered off the road and hit the man.
After being discovered unconscious inside his car, the driver, Shannon Walker, was later determined to be an impaired driver who had previously been treated by American Medical Response.
According to the arrest report, AMR gave Walker Narcan, a drug used to counteract opiate overdoses, and then Walker was brought to a nearby hospital.
According to court documents, he was released around 3:20 pm.
When police investigated Walker’s car, they discovered a variety of drugs on him, including what they believe to be heroin.
A search warrant was issued for a blood sample because of the circumstances, the drugs discovered, and the fatal crash, according to authorities.
On August 21, 2023, Ben Kredich’s passing was declared. Ben was walking close to the University of Tennessee campus when he was struck and murdered by an intoxicated driver.
Shannon Walker, the driver, was charged with multiple offenses, including vehicular homicide and DUI.
Around four o’clock in the afternoon, the accident occurred, and Ben was declared dead there. In the hearts of his family, friends, and the larger UT community, his sad death has left a gaping hole.
We remember Ben as a lovely person who touched the lives of many people and left a lasting legacy of kindness, compassion, and joy as we struggle to come to grips with this enormous loss.
More than simply a name, Ben Kredich spoke up for people with disabilities and was a source of joy.
Ben, a Knoxville native, had an impact that went way beyond his years.
His family’s advocacy work in assisting pupils in navigating the intricacies of their particular educational system was highlighted in a Knox News article of him.
His commitment to improving the lives of others and his passion for playing the piano at assisted living facilities demonstrated his path toward independent life.
The UT community and beyond have been greatly affected by Ben Kredich’s premature passing.
All of those who knew him still carry his legacy in their hearts.
Ben’s life served as a reminder that despite difficulties, it is still possible to be kind, compassionate, and joyful.
He was a young man full of potential and promise who had touched the lives of many people with his generosity, sense of humor, and limitless zest for life.
Let’s work together to support responsible behavior and promote a safer neighborhood while we mourn his passing.