Australian cycling star Rohan Dennis has been charged by police after a fatal crash last month that killed his wife.
Melissa Hoskins, who was a cycling Olympian, was killed after being struck by a car driven by her husband near their home in Adelaide, according to Australia’s news.com.
Police said they were called to the scene of the incident on Saturday.
Olympian Melissa Hoskins had a right to be safe in her home.
Instead, she was killed by husband Rohan Dennis, while the media now praise his cycling career & dilute her name.
Australia is in a domestic violence crisis. Our failing media isn’t helping #MelissaHoskins #SayHerName pic.twitter.com/hoEJXgits0
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“Just after 8 p.m. on Saturday 30 December, police and emergency services were called to Avenel Gardens Road after reports that a woman had been hit by a car,” police said in a statement.
“A 32-year-old Medindie woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment. Sadly, she died in hospital overnight,” the statement said.
The statement, which did not include names, said charges were filed.
“The driver is known to the woman,” the statement said.
If found guilty, should he serve the maximum penalty?
“Following an investigation, a 33-year-old Medindie man has been arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and endangering life,” the statement said.
Australian media 7News brings a new info about the death of Rohan Dennis’s wife Melissa.
According to the report, the couple had an argument, Dennis then got into the car and wanted to leave, but his wife tried to stop him and jumped on the hood.
It continues in the replies… pic.twitter.com/F26oq1Ck4B
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Dennis was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Dennis had been scheduled to be involved with a family cycling event at the Santos Tour Down Under, but the event no longer lists him as a participant.
Dennis had retired from cycling last year.
“Thank you Melissa Dennis for supporting me throughout my entire professional career, all while raising two of the best kids I could ever ask for,” he posted at the time, the News wrote.
Dennis, 33, won a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and won a bronze at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the men’s individual time trial, the News wrote.
Shocked by the news of #MelissaHoskins‘ death, we send our thoughts to those who love her, starting with her children, and were lucky enough to ride with her during an all too short life 🖤
We will miss you Melissa 🙏🏼 #RIP #Hoskins #Dennis #RestInPeace #CpaWomen
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— CPA Women (@women_cpa) December 31, 2023
Hoskins, 32, was part of Australia’s cycling team in the 2012 London Olympics and also appeared at the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to bicycling.com.
The News said the couple, who were married in 2018, have two children, a boy and a girl.
