Mike Krzyzewski's Grandson Joseph Savarino Charged with DWI in Fatal Crash
Joseph Savarino, the 26-year-old grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with driving while impaired after allegedly hitting and killing a 15-year-old boy on a bicycle over the weekend. Police say Savarino was driving over the legal limit when the fatal crash occurred.
Joseph Savarino, 26, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired after allegedly striking and killing a 15-year-old bicyclist over the weekend. Police say Savarino was driving above the legal alcohol limit when the fatal crash happened.
Savarino is the grandson of Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary former Duke basketball coach known as "Coach K" who retired in 2022 after 42 seasons. Krzyzewski led Duke to five national championships and is considered one of the greatest college basketball coaches in history.
The victim was identified as a 15-year-old boy who was riding his bicycle at the time of the crash. Details about the exact location and circumstances are still emerging as police continue their investigation.
This isn't the first time the Krzyzewski family has faced legal issues involving impaired driving. In 2021, another family member, Michael Savarino, was also arrested on DWI charges while he was a player on Duke's basketball team.
Driving while impaired is a serious crime that carries heavy penalties, including potential jail time, license suspension, and significant fines. When a death occurs, charges can be upgraded to vehicular manslaughter.
This tragedy highlights the deadly consequences of impaired driving, which kills about 32 people daily in the US. The case also involves the family of one of college basketball's most famous coaches, bringing national attention to drunk driving enforcement.
Savarino will likely face court proceedings where prosecutors will determine if additional charges will be filed beyond the initial DWI charge.
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