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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

Cyclist Rohan Dennis could face prison for driving while disqualified after wife’s death

  • Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, a charge that could result in a prison sentence.
  • His driving licence was suspended for five years after he struck and killed his wife, Melissa Hoskins, with a car in December 2023, although he was not held criminally responsible for her death.
  • Dennis had previously received a 17-month suspended sentence for an aggravated act likely to cause harm and was subject to a two-year good behaviour bond, with a warning that violating his driving ban would lead to jail time.
  • Police reported Dennis for driving while disqualified on 11 June, with two children as passengers, leading to his car being impounded and the current court appearance.
  • The incident follows public criticism earlier this year after Dennis posted a picture of a Porsche on social media, which was deemed "deeply offensive" by South Australia’s commissioner for victims’ rights due to its perceived lack of respect for his late wife.

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Cyclist pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife

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