Mike Krzyzewski's Grandson Joseph Savarino Charged With DWI in Fatal Crash
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Joseph Savarino, grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, faces a misdemeanor charge of driving while impaired after a fatal car accident that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist in Durham, N.C.
- The crash occurred Saturday night when Savarino, with a blood alcohol content of 0.11, struck the boy while driving a Ford Explorer; the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Savarino was detained until a $100,000 bond was posted, and a judge revoked his driver's license following the incident.
- Joseph's brother, Michael Savarino, previously played for Duke and was charged with a DWI in 2022, resulting in probation and community service after some charges were dismissed.
- Mike Krzyzewski, their grandfather, is a legendary basketball coach with 1,202 career wins and five national championships, having coached the Duke Blue Devils for 47 years.
