Former two-time world time trial champion Rohan Dennis made his first court appearance in Adelaide today charged with causing the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins. According to the Guardian newspaper, the former Australian cyclist faces up to 15 years in prison.
Thirty-three-year-old Dennis is accused of causing the death of his wife, who is a year younger than him, with whom he has two children, by driving dangerously. Hoskins, a former world track cycling champion, died late last year after being rushed to hospital after being hit by a car outside her home on December 30. Dennis was arrested shortly afterwards, later released on bail.
Today, the public prosecutor’s office asked the court to postpone hearing the case for five months to give the police more time to investigate the tragic accident. The next court date is set for August 6.
The former outstanding track and road racer Dennis, who has two Olympic medals, seven World Championship medals and stage wins at all three Grand Tours, did not speak in court or respond to questions from reporters.