2023-12-31 15:46:03
Two-time world champion Australian professional cyclist Rohan Dennis has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, who was tragically killed after being hit by a car. Dennis, 33, retired earlier this year, and his wife, also an Olympian, had also retired earlier. The couple leaves behind two children.
The incident took place on Avenal Gardens Road around 8 pm on Saturday, where the police received reports of a woman being hit by a car. Melissa Hoskins, 32, was seriously injured and immediately taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries, according to a statement by South Australian police.
Dennis was arrested in Adelaide and has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He is currently out on bail and is set to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on March 13.
The news has shocked the cycling community and fans around the world. Both Rohan Dennis and Melissa Hoskins had successful careers in cycling, representing Australia on the world stage.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, and the cycling world mourns the loss of a talented athlete in Melissa Hoskins.
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