The grandson of Mike Krzyzewski is now facing serious charges after a deadly crash in North Carolina. Police say Joseph Savarino was driving under the influence when his vehicle hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bicycle. The boy died at the scene. The incident happened late Saturday night in Durham and has left the local community in shock.According to officials, the crash took place around 9 PM when both the SUV and the cyclist were moving in the same direction. Authorities said the boy entered the roadway just before the impact. What followed was tragic. Investigators later confirmed that alcohol was involved, and the case quickly turned into a criminal matter. The report was first detailed by TMZ Sports, based on court records.
Joseph Savarino crash details and DWI charge in Durham incident
Police documents state that Joseph Savarino admitted he had been drinking earlier that night. A breathalyzer test taken around 12:45 AM showed a blood alcohol level of 0.11, which is above the legal limit of 0.08. After the test, officers arrested him and took him into custody.The 15-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not released his name publicly, but they confirmed he was riding a bicycle at the time of the crash. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working to understand the full sequence of events.Savarino appeared in court on Monday, where his bail was set at $100,000. As part of the legal process, he has also surrendered his driver’s license for at least 30 days. He is expected to return to court next month as the case moves forward.This is not the first time the Savarino family has been linked to a DWI case. Joseph’s brother, Michael Savarino, was arrested in 2021 for a similar offense. That earlier case also involved current NBA player Paolo Banchero, who was charged with aiding and abetting DWI at the time.Right now, investigators are continuing to gather evidence, including witness accounts and road details. Officials have not yet said if additional charges could be filed. The focus remains on understanding how the crash happened and whether anything could have been prevented.This case has raised serious concerns about drinking and driving, especially involving young drivers and late-night traffic. The legal process is still in its early stages, and more updates are expected in the coming weeks.
