Antonio Pettigrew, a graduate of St. Augustine’s College and UNC track & field assistant coach was found dead in his car early Tuesday morning.
Reports of how he died are conflicting but he was found in his car along highway 751 in Chatham County. Pettigrew, 42, coached sprinter, hurdlers and relay teams at UNC since the 2006-2007 season. UNc Athletic Director Dick Baddour said they “are deeply saddened to learn of Antonio’s death,” and the he “was particularly impressed with the relationships he established with his student-athletes and the pride he took in representing the University of North Carolina.”
Our prayers go out to the Pettigrew family and friends.
