Cycling champion Rohan Dennis charged over wife's death

Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged over his wife’s death.

Melissa Hoskins - a retired professional cyclist - died from injuries in hospital after allegedly being struck by a ute on Saturday night in Medindie.

Paramedics were called to the scene after witnesses reported she had been hit by a car.

Dennis has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and endangering life.

Hoskins - a mother of two - was 32 years of age.

Dennis, 33, is a dual world champion and retired from his cycling career this year.

He has been bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on March 13.