New details emerged about what happened to the former cyclist Rohan Dennis, He was accused of running and killing his wife Melissa Hoskins.
Dennis, the world time trial champion, was arrested on charges of “manslaughter and endangering human life by reckless driving”. The former cyclist is expected to appear before the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March, while he has been released on bail in the meantime.
Authorities stated that they went to a residence after a woman’s accident in the southern city of Adelaide on Saturday afternoon. The 32-year-old man, who was seriously injured, died in the hospital where he was taken.
Hoskins had five world medals in track cycling and had made two Olympic Games appearances. Dennis announced his retirement after 16 years in the elite team.
According to local Australian media, police confirmed that the Australian’s wife was on the bonnet of the pickup truck. Then I grabbed the door handle.
The moving car must have dragged him several meters before releasing him. In fact, the victim’s fingerprints were found on the door.
The accident may have been partially captured by security cameras from homes in the area.Therefore, the police will continue to investigate. These images will clarify the truth of what happened, because many mysteries still remain.
The cause of the incident is unknown as the families are still silent about the source of the incident.
Meanwhile, the commemoration ceremonies did not stop. Hoskins’ former teammate at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games posted a photo of them together. “My heart is so heavy,” Meares wrote. “My thoughts are with her children, family and friends. This is a very difficult and tragic time. RIP Melissa Hoskins.
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