15-year-old killed in bike-car collision in Durham
Raleigh News & Observer • • sports
Key Points:
- Joseph Savarino, 26, has been charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired (DWI) after a Saturday night crash in northwest Durham that killed 15-year-old Jack Bickel O’Shea, who was riding his e-bike.
- Savarino admitted to drinking before the crash and had a blood alcohol level of 0.11%, exceeding the legal limit of 0.08%, according to court records.
- The crash occurred on Cole Mill Road when the juvenile entered Savarino's path; Jack died at the scene, and bail for Savarino was set at $100,000 with a court date scheduled for May 20.
- Jack’s mother expressed grief on social media, describing her son as a boy with genuine faith and stating they will always carry his memory despite not understanding why his life was cut short.
- The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public, with Savarino surrendering his driver’s license as required by law.
