Crime writer Andrew Rule has weighed in on the tragic death of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins.

Hoskins’ husband – and world champion cyclist – Rohan Dennis has been charged over the death, with police alleging he was driving the car which killed the 32-year-old.

The incident prompted Mr Rule to recount some of the other tragedies involving cyclists in recent times.

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“We can also say that the police arrested him immediately,” he told Mark Allen and Jimmy Bartel on 3AW Breakfast.

“Clearly the police don’t think it’s altogether accidental.”

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