Accused of manslaughter for reckless driving after causing the fatal accident of his wife Melissa Hoskins, a former professional cyclist who died at the Royal Hospital in Adelaide after being hit by the pick-up driven by her husband near their home in Adelaide, Australia, on the morning of Saturday 30 December 2023.
His wife Melissa Hoskins was a former professional cyclist with excellent results in both time trials and track races.
According to reconstructions by the Australian media, the former cyclist (released on bail on Sunday 31 December, ed.) was at the wheel of his vehicle and would have voluntarily knocked over the woman, accelerating in front of her shortly before the impact. According to the Australian TV 7 Channel news, Melissa Hoskins would have realized the arrival of the pick up and would have tried to minimize the damage by jumping on the bonnet, Dennis would have continued his march, dragging his wife's body for several meters and causing a number excessive injuries which then led to the death of his partner a few hours later at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
