Mike Krzyzewski's grandson faces DWI charge in teen cyclist's death
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Key Points:
- Joseph Savarino, grandson of Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist in Durham.
- Savarino, 26, admitted to drinking before the incident and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.11%, above the legal limit of 0.08%.
- His driver's license was revoked, and he was released on a $100,000 bond posted by his mother, Debbie Savarino, an assistant athletic director at Duke.
- Joseph's brother, Michael Savarino, previously pleaded guilty to a DWI related to a 2021 incident involving Duke star Paolo Banchero, who was charged but later had charges dropped.
- Michael Savarino received probation, fines, community service, and completed a treatment program as part of his plea agreement.
