FORMER USA gymnastics coach John Geddert, who led the 2012 U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team to win gold, died by suicide Thursday after charges of human trafficking and sexual assault were announced against him.

Attorney Chris Bergstrom’s office, which represents Geddert, and the Michigan attorney general’s office confirmed his death to ABC News.

“My office has been notified that the body of John Geddert was found late this afternoon after taking his own life,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved.”

Michigan State Police stated Geddert’s body was located by troopers at the rest area near the I-96 highway in Clinton County at 3:24 p.m. Police would not comment on the cause of death and said the investigation is ongoing.

The 63-year-old coach was charged with 24 felonies Thursday.(SD-Agencies)