Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors over the death of his wife, fellow Australian Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old Dennis will not be held responsible for Hoskins’ death but has pleaded guilty to a charge that carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.
Rohan Dennis of Australia competes during the men’s cycling individual time trial at the 2020 Summer Olympics, July 28, 2021, in Oyama, Japan. ADELAIDE, Australia — Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors over the death of his wife, fellow Australian Olympian Melissa Hoskins .
Dennis appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday to answer charges of dangerous driving causing death and an aggravated charge of driving without due care.after Hoskins, 32, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home at Medindie in Adelaide’s north on Dec. 30, 2023. Hoskins suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at Royal Adelaide Hospital.
“What is agreed that will happen today is that there will be a plea to count three — the original charges will be dropped,” she told Magistrate Justin Wickens.Olympic champion cyclist Evenepoel sustains fractures and a dislocated collarbone in training crashDennis, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was released on continuing bail and committed to the District Court for sentencing on Jan. 24.
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