Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has received a suspended two-year sentence connected to the death of his wife, Olympian Melissa Hoskins, during a domestic altercation outside their home in Adelaide. Dennis initially contested charges of dangerous driving causing death but ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of creating the likelihood of harm. While Judge Ian Press recognized the anguish surrounding the incident, he noted that Dennis was not criminally responsible for Hoskins' tragic death, emphasizing the importance of the couple's relationship moving forward for their two young children. Hoskins' parents expressed their grief, hopeful for healing as they navigate this painful chapter.
Tragic Sentencing: Former Champion Cyclist Rohan Dennis Receives Two-Year Suspended Sentence
Tragic Sentencing: Former Champion Cyclist Rohan Dennis Receives Two-Year Suspended Sentence
Champion cyclist Rohan Dennis is sentenced following the death of his wife, Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in a car incident.
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been handed a two-year suspended sentence for the tragic death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, during a car incident in Adelaide. Pleading guilty to an aggravated count of creating the likelihood of harm, Dennis faced the court after his wife was struck by the car he was driving during a domestic dispute in 2023. The judge acknowledged the grief caused by the incident yet clarified that Dennis was not criminally responsible for Hoskins' death. As the family attempts to move forward, they express their desire for a positive relationship with Dennis for the sake of their children.
