Olympian Rohan Dennis has returned to his home in Adelaide, Australia, where he is worth $1.65 million after being charged in the death of his wife, fellow former professional cyclist Melissa Hoskins.
The 33-year-old is alleged to have fatally struck Mr Hoskins, 32, with his Volkswagen Amarok Ute near his home in the affluent Adelaide suburb of Medindi on December 30.
Mr Hoskins was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious injuries, where he died several hours later.
Dennis has been charged by South Australian Police with dangerous driving causing death, careless driving and endangering life.
He was released on bail and appeared again in Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.
According to advertisersDennis remained silent as he drove home, refusing to answer reporters' questions about what happened or how the couple's two young children were coping.
“Are the kids okay?” one reporter asked.
Dennis returned home today with his two young children.
Dennis was greeted by his parents, Debbie and Brenton Dennis.
Shortly afterwards, Lohan's brother Scott arrived with his wife Inga and their baby.
It appears that the family had gathered for a meeting.
'Bright future' for Olympian who tragically dies
When Denise and Hoskins shared their Christmas wishes on social media on December 25th: “From my family to you,” no one could have predicted the tragedy that would unfold just five days later.
Dennis and Hoskins were Australian cycling's golden couple.
She is a two-time Olympian who competed in the 2012 London Games (where they met) and the 2016 Rio Games, and was also the 2015 World Champion before retiring from professional cycling in 2017. there were.
He has finished on the podium at both the London Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is a two-time world champion, and won a stage at the 2015 Tour de France.
Dennis retired from professional racing in 2023. And after years of living between Europe and Australia, they were looking forward to a fresh start in the Adelaide Hills with their young family.
That all changed on Saturday night.
Police allege Hoskins jumped on the hood of the car, reached for the door handle and fell to the ground before the car drove away.
It is also claimed that the mother of two may have been dragged along the road by the car.
Meanwhile, Hoskins' friends told the advertiser The couple had plans to make major changes to their retirement lives, including opening their own vineyard in the Adelaide Hills.
Denise hinted as much on her Instagram, where she frequently shared photos of herself, Hoskins, and their children.
“Slowly but surely, a new project is starting to move forward,” Dennis wrote on September 17 last year, along with a photo of the vineyard.
Asked in a comment if his intention was for his “label” wines, he replied, “That's the goal.”
Another post from January 9, 2023, showed Dennis and Hoskins at Ashton Hills Vineyard in South Australia, with the caption: “The future looks pretty bright.”
On August 24th, he once again hinted at a new “future” for his family, making him a finalist in the Sports Dad of the Year contest.
Dennis wrote: “Looking forward to more photos next year with the kids without their bike kits.”
Dennis and Hoskins married in February 2018 on what he called “the happiest day of my life,” and their first child was born later that year. The second child was born in 2021.
death of hoskins It has upset family, friends and the Australian cycling community.
In a statement released via AusCycling on Tuesday, her father Peter said: “Amanda, Jess and the family are completely devastated and are still struggling to process what has happened.” .
“Not only did we lose our daughter and sister, but her children also lost a mother who gave with her free spirit, big heart, perseverance and zest for life,” the statement read. It is written in
“She was a rock in their lives and in ours. We honor her memory and acknowledge who she was, what she represented and everyone whose lives she touched. You need to know what you give so that you can grow.
“We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of grief and support. Melissa has had so many positive touchpoints in her short life, both domestically and internationally.”
Hoskins' funeral will be held in his hometown of Perth, followed by a memorial service in Adelaide.
