Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in relation to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian and former world champion Melissa Hoskins.
Dennis, 34, pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge of creating likelihood of causing harm at Adelaide magistrates court on Tuesday.
The Associated Press (AP) reported that Dennis was arrested after Hoskins was struck by his vehicle outside their home in Adelaide in December 2023. Hoskins later died in hospital at the age of 32.
Dennis had previously been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and an aggravated charge of driving without care. It was confirmed on Tuesday that the court will not proceed with these charges.
The two-time Olympic medalist has been released on bail and the case has been adjourned until January 24, when he will be sentenced. The charge of creating likelihood of causing harm carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.
Dennis’ lawyer, Jane Abbey SC, said via AP: “What is agreed that will happen today is that there will be a plea to count three… the original charges will be dropped.
“So there was no intention of Mr Dennis to harm his wife and this charge does not charge him with any responsibility for her death.”
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