Mother's heartbreaking post about son's 'last perfect day' after Coach K's grandson charged in deadly DWI
Key Points:
- Joseph Savarino, 26, grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor DWI after fatally striking 15-year-old Jack O’Shea, who was riding an electric bicycle in Durham, N.C.
- Jack O’Shea’s mother described his final day as “perfect,” highlighting his confession at church, participation in baseball games, and an afternoon bike ride with friends before the fatal accident.
- Savarino registered a 0.11 blood alcohol content during a breathalyzer test after the crash and admitted to drinking earlier that night; he was released on $100,000 bail.
- The family expressed profound grief, emphasizing Jack’s qualities as a smart, athletic, and adventurous boy, and pledged to keep his memory alive despite their loss.
- Jack is survived by his parents, Allison and Chris, and his 13-year-old sister, Emily, with the family struggling to cope with the tragedy.