Topline: Joseph Savarino, a grandson of Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with impaired driving after police said an SUV struck and killed a 15-year-old riding an e-bike in Durham.
Published: April 22, 2026 4:30 pm ET
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Joseph Savarino, inset, and former Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski (via Durham County Sheriff's Office / Duke Athletics)
DURHAM, NC — Joseph Savarino, 26, of Durham has been charged with driving while impaired in connection with a Saturday night crash that killed a 15-year-old boy riding an electric bike, according to police.
According to a WFLA report, the fatal collision happened just before 9 p.m. at an intersection in Durham.
The Durham Police Department said the boy was traveling northwest when he entered the path of a Ford Explorer that was moving in the same direction. Police said the juvenile was struck by the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Court records cited by WFLA said Savarino admitted to officers that he had been drinking before driving. The same records said he registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.11 on a breathalyzer test.
Savarino was released on a $100,000 bond after his attorney appeared in court Monday, according to court records.
WFLA reported that Savarino is a grandson of Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary Duke men’s basketball coach who retired in 2022.
The report also noted that another of Krzyzewski’s grandsons, Michael Savarino, was charged in November 2021 with DWI, driving after consuming while under 21, and a stop sign violation following a traffic stop.
The Durham Police Department said the investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Joseph Savarino, inset, and former Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski (via Durham County Sheriff's Office / Duke Athletics)
DURHAM, NC — Joseph Savarino, 26, of Durham has been charged with driving while impaired in connection with a Saturday night crash that killed a 15-year-old boy riding an electric bike, according to police.
According to a WFLA report, the fatal collision happened just before 9 p.m. at an intersection in Durham.
The Durham Police Department said the boy was traveling northwest when he entered the path of a Ford Explorer that was moving in the same direction. Police said the juvenile was struck by the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Court records cited by WFLA said Savarino admitted to officers that he had been drinking before driving. The same records said he registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.11 on a breathalyzer test.
Savarino was released on a $100,000 bond after his attorney appeared in court Monday, according to court records.
WFLA reported that Savarino is a grandson of Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary Duke men’s basketball coach who retired in 2022.
The report also noted that another of Krzyzewski’s grandsons, Michael Savarino, was charged in November 2021 with DWI, driving after consuming while under 21, and a stop sign violation following a traffic stop.
The Durham Police Department said the investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Coach K’s Grandson Charged With DWI in Deadly Collision With Teen on E-Bike
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with impaired driving after police said an SUV struck and killed a 15-year-old riding an e-bike in Durham.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: April 22, 2026 4:30 pm ET
Joseph Savarino, inset, and former Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski (via Durham County Sheriff's Office / Duke Athletics)
DURHAM, NC — Joseph Savarino, 26, of Durham has been charged with driving while impaired in connection with a Saturday night crash that killed a 15-year-old boy riding an electric bike, according to police.
According to a WFLA report, the fatal collision happened just before 9 p.m. at an intersection in Durham.
The Durham Police Department said the boy was traveling northwest when he entered the path of a Ford Explorer that was moving in the same direction. Police said the juvenile was struck by the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Court records cited by WFLA said Savarino admitted to officers that he had been drinking before driving. The same records said he registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.11 on a breathalyzer test.
Savarino was released on a $100,000 bond after his attorney appeared in court Monday, according to court records.
WFLA reported that Savarino is a grandson of Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary Duke men’s basketball coach who retired in 2022.
The report also noted that another of Krzyzewski’s grandsons, Michael Savarino, was charged in November 2021 with DWI, driving after consuming while under 21, and a stop sign violation following a traffic stop.
The Durham Police Department said the investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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