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Drama in Australia: Melissa Dennis deceased – Rohan Dennis arrested

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Cycling: Former professional cyclist Melissa Dennis died on the night from Saturday to Sunday. Her husband Rohan Dennis was arrested by police, some Australian media reported. He is said to be responsible for his wife's death due to dangerous driving.

Melissa Dennis leaves behind two children

It is terrible news that reaches us on the last day of 2023. Melissa Dennis – née Melissa Hoskins – has died. According to Australian media reports, the 32-year-old is said to have been hit by a pickup truck yesterday. She died in Adelaide Hospital on the night of December 31st. She then became her husband Rohan Dennis arrested by the police. According to media reports, he is blamed for his wife's death due to dangerous driving. However, it is still unclear how exactly the accident occurred. The two-time world champion was released on bail.

Rohan Dennis is known for his temper

The 33 year old Rohan Dennis Most recently drove for the Dutch team Jumbo – Visma. He will not end his career until December 31, 2023. He became 2x world champion in the time trial and wore the jerseys of Ineos Grenadiers, BMC and Bahrain – Merida, among others. Despite his numerous successes, the Australian didn't just make positive headlines. In 2019, he unexpectedly got off his bike during the Tour de France because he didn't like his team's material. In 2014 he moved from Garmin-Sharp to BMC in the middle of the season because he had a falling out with the team management. And back in September 2015, he commented on his tantrums in an interview with ESPN. At that time he said “It is known that I have some kind of short circuit. I think cycling allows me to let out that anger.” His then-teammate Taylor Phinney was quoted as saying “Certainly he has that temperament. He's a bit like the Hulk. It can just explode and turn green.”

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