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Teen Athlete Jack O'Shea Killed by DWI Driver

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Fifteen-year-old Jack OShea, a talented athlete and passionate sports fan, tragically lost his life in a car accident. The driver, Joseph Savarino, faces a misdemeanor charge. Jacks family and community remember him for his adventurous spirit, courage, and kindness. Memorial services are held today, with donations to the Eno River Association in his name.

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Teen Athlete Jack O'Shea Killed by DWI Driver

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Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Athlete Jack O'Shea Killed by DWI Driver. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 24th. This is Durham News Today, driven by AI. 15-year-old Jack O'Shea, a student at Cardinal Gibbons High School, lost his life in a crash on April 18th near Durham. He was riding an electric bike home from a ride with friends when a 26-year-old driver hit him just before 9 pm. The driver, Joseph Severino, faces a misdemeanor charge of driving while impaired. He admitted to drinking earlier that night and is the grandson of former Duke Coach Mike Krzyszewski. His next court date is set for May 20th. Jack was a standout athlete on the basketball and baseball teams and a huge fan of squads like the Duke Blue Devils and New York Yankees. His family remembers him as full of adventure, courage and kindness that touched everyone around him. Memorial Services kickoff this afternoon at 3 pm with a mass at a macular conception Catholic Church, followed by a celebration at Croasdale, Country Club. They're asking folks to show up in his favorite team colors.

Instead of flowers, the family wants donations to the Eno River Association in Jack's name. It's a tough loss, but his spirit keeps inspiring the community as they head into these

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