World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis charged over death of wife, Olympian Melissa Hoskins

Dennis was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life and driving without due care, local media said. The reports said he had been released on bail to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.

Hoskins, 32, competed for Australia at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Police said emergency services were called to an address in Medindie, an Adelaide suburb, around 8pm Saturday, following reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle.

Police said the woman, later identified as Hoskins, suffered serious injuries and died after being taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

"The driver is known to the woman," police said, without confirming his name.

The international association of women cyclists said it was "shocked" to learn of Hoskins' death.

"We send our thoughts to those who love her, starting with her children, and were lucky enough to ride with her during an all too short life," CPA Women said on social media.

Shocked by the news of #MelissaHoskins' death, we send our thoughts to those who love her, starting with her children, and were lucky enough to ride with her during an all too short life