The recently retired Rohan Dennis has been arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the passing of his wife, Melissa Hoskins it's being reported by Australian media.
According to reports, the pair were involved in an incident on Saturday night when local emergency services were called to a suburb in Medindie, Adelaide around 8pm following calls about a woman being hit by a car. Although charged and arrested, Dennis has since been released on bail.
Hoskins, a successful cyclist in her own right was rushed to hospital from the scene but tragically died due to her injuries. Dennis is reportedly set to appear at Adelaide Magistrates Court on the 13th of March to face his charges.
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— Lukáš Ronald Lukács (@lucasaganronald) December 31, 2023
Rohan Dennis has been arrested because police say he k!lled his wife Melissa. The evidence shows that he deliberately ran into her at high speed with his car. pic.twitter.com/febDAWZyzu
BREAKING: World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been arrested accused of killing his own wife. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/xp05AMAMBs
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) December 31, 2023