Rohan Dennis faces 16-month suspended prison sentence after death of Melissa Hoskins

The tragic death of Melissa Hoskins, a former Australian pro cyclist, is one that shocked the cycling world back in December 2023 and it was caused by Rohan Dennis' - former time-trial World Champion - wreckless driving right by their home in Adelaide on that day. Dennis has been given a suspended prison sentence as a result of this.

This has been confirmed today, after Dennis has plead guilty to 'creating a likelihood of harm' situation. Whilst it was not defined that the Australian was not held responsible for the death of his partner with intent, having created the situation of danger that ultimately led to her death saw him get arrested on the same day and ultimately suffer the appropriate consequences. He has been sentenced to a 16-month suspended prison sentence and his driver's license will be revoked for the period of five years.

Amanda Hoskins, mother of the deceased ex-cyclist, has said to Australian media: "Your temperament is your weakness and that needs to be pointed out. We miss our daughter terribly. She was special. We now have to come to terms with this and get on with our lives. Melissa would have liked that too."