
Ex-Cycling World Champion Dennis Reportedly Charged After Olympian Wife Killed by Vehicle
Published on January 1, 2024
ADELAIDE, Australia—Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis was reported to have been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide. Australian media reports said Mr. Dennis had been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life, and driving without due care. The reports said he had been released on bail to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March. Ms. Hoskins, 32, competed for Australia at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Police said emergency services were called to an address in Medindie, an Adelaide suburb, around 8 p.m. Saturday, following reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle....
