12-2-2011 Texas:BRAZORIA COUNTY — One day after learning he was being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, a football coach from Clear Creek High School was found dead.
Chad Hunt's body was found Wednesday morning in his car in Brazoria County. Investigators said it appears he committed suicide.
The Clear Creek Independent School District said Hunt had been placed on administrative leave with pay Tuesday pending the outcome of the investigation.
According to League City police, the case surrounded a possible inappropriate relationship between Hunt and a female student.
Hunt was a track and football coach at Clear Creek High School. He had been with the district for five years.
School officials said a team of counselors would be on hand Thursday morning and throughout the day to talk to students and staff.
Some students who knew Hunt couldn't believe the turn of events.
"Just not to see him in school again is going to be hard," said Jose Gonzalez.
Parents called the allegations against Hunt disturbing.
"It just makes you think you can't trust anybody," said Sandy Ledford. "You just never know what's going on in their minds." ..Source.. by RUCKS RUSSELL
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Students saddened to hear of Clear Creek Coach’s death
HOUSTON—Clear Creek High School was awash in sadness Thursday as students tried to understand the suicide of a coach and the circumstances that led to it.
League City police were looking into allegations of an improper relationship between Chad Hunt, a 42-year-old football and track coach, and a female student. Then on Wednesday Hunt was found dead in his car. He apparently committed suicide in Brazoria County, just a day after learning about the investigation. Police said they have suspended their investigation since his death.
Students plastered cards and letters on Hunt’s classroom door Thursday afternoon.
Students, parents and community members were shocked and saddened after hearing about Hunt’s death and the allegations against him.
“Just not to see him in school again is going to be hard,” said Clear Creek student Jose Gonzalez.
“It just makes you think you can’t trust anybody,” said parent Sandy Ledford. “You just never know what’s going on in their minds.”
But others defended Hunt, saying he was a great coach and family man who will be sorely missed in their community.
School officials made grief counselors available for students and staff at Clear Creek High Thursday.
Hunt had been with CCISD for five years. ..Source.. by KHOU.com
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