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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
1 dead, 3 injured after vehicle strikes ‘multiple pedestrians' in Mississauga
Emergency crews on scene after multiple people were reportedly struck by a vehicle Saturday June 7, 2025 (CTV Toronto photo). A man is dead and three others have been rushed to hospital after a vehicle allegedly struck two pedestrians in Mississauga late Saturday morning, officials say. Emergency crews responded just before 10:30 a.m. to the area of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Kariya Drive, where Peel paramedics say a vehicle reportedly struck 'multiple pedestrians.' crash The vehicle at the scene of a collision where multiple people were struck (CTV Toronto photo). Paramedics reveal that a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a woman in her 20s was taken to hospital with 'serious, life-threatening injuries.' The occupants of the vehicle, both in their 50s, were also transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, paramedics said. crash Emergency crews on scene of the a collision involving multiple pedestrians on Saturday June 7, 2025 (CTV Toronto photo). Peel police say the vehicle remained on scene, adding that the intersection remains closed for an investigation. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. This is a developing story, more details to come...
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Boy, 8, is killed in a freak accident on gravel road - as cops launch an investigation
A young boy has died after he was hit by a ute he was believed to have been travelling in with his family. St John's WA paramedics were called to bushland near Baldock Road and Whitlam Street in Mount Helena, a suburb 35km east of Perth about 4pm on Tuesday. It's understood the boy fell from the moving ute before he was struck by the vehicle on the gravel road. The critically injured boy was taken to a nearby home before he was rushed to St John of God Midland Public Hospital under priority conditions. He was later transferred to Perth Children's Hospital where he died. It's understood the boy was travelling in the ute with his father and siblings at the time. 'It's obviously subject to a significant investigation,' WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch told reporters on Wednesday. 'It's a terribly sad story, the eight-year-old boy has passed away and we understand he fell from a moving vehicle and has later pronounced deceased.' The police commissioner added it was too early to say whether the boy's death was suspicious. 'I don't believe so [based on] early indications but let's keep an open mind,' Commissioner Blanch said. A shocked local recalled seeing police and paramedics at a home across the road in her street. 'I came back into the house because I didn't want to know really what happened, because I don't want to be upset,' she told Perth Now. Other locals recalled previously seeing a white ute parked and children playing at the property where the injured boy was initially taken to. WA Premier Roger Cook described the tragedy as 'incredibly traumatic and desperately sad' as he issued a poignant plea to all road users. 'This is a horrible situation, and we read from time to time the experiences of families that lose a loved one, a small child,' he said. 'It's another reminder that we must be extremely cautious with children around vehicles. 'They can be dangerous, even deadly, even in the confines of your own home. Please, everyone, take every care to protect our little ones.' The WA Police Major Crash unit has launched an investigation into the tragedy. Daily Mail Australia has contacted WA Police for comment. Mount Helena is surrounded by bushland which consists of gravel and sand tracks.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- CBS News
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoids jail over death of wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins
Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence on Wednesday over what was termed a "tragic accident" that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old Dennis appeared in South Australia District Court after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm. Dennis was arrested after Hoskins, 32, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home at Medindie in Adelaide's north on Dec. 30, 2023. Hoskins suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at Royal Adelaide Hospital. The court was told that the couple had argued over kitchen renovations before Dennis left their home and drove away. The court also heard that Hoskins had jumped onto the hood of the car during the incident. Melissa Hoskins Australian Olympic Committee Dennis on Wednesday was sentenced to one year, four months and 28 days in jail, to be suspended for two years. The sentence was reduced from two years and two months because of his guilty plea and he's been placed on a two-year good behavior bond. His license was also suspended for five years. "I accept you have a sense of responsibility for all that occurred, I accept you have anguished over what could have been different if you had acted in some other way," Judge Ian Press said Wednesday. Dennis showed little emotion when Press sentenced him. "Given your plea of guilty, your remorse, that you are the sole carer for your young children, and given all your other personal circumstances and the circumstances of the offending, I am satisfied that good reason exists to suspend that sentence," the judge said. The offense carried a maximum sentence of seven years in jail but lawyer Jane Abbey asked that her client receive a suspended sentence, which was not opposed by the prosecution. During sentencing submissions in in April, Amanda Hoskins said her daughter had loved Dennis "and I know that you would never intentionally hurt her." "I believe this is a tragic accident. Your temper is your downfall and needs to be addressed," she said. Hoskins' parents spoke outside the court after sentencing on Wednesday, saying they were "glad" the case was over and they hoped the family could "move on," the BBC reported. Gold medal winner Rohan Dennis of Australia poses with his medal after the men's cycling individual time trials at the Commonwealth Games in West Park, Wolverhampton, England, on Aug. 4, 2022. Rui Vieira / AP Hoskins' father said the family was yet to receive an apology from Dennis, but expected it "will come with time," the BBC reported. He said it was important for the couple to have a "well-mannered relationship" with Dennis going forward. Hoskins and Dennis have two children, the BBC reported. "There are two young children caught up in this tragedy... Clearly, we want to continue to be an integral part of [the] children's lives and their future," Hoskins' father said. Hoskins' funeral was held in her home city of Perth, Western Australia and a public memorial service was held in Adelaide in February 2024. Dennis attended the service with their two children. Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won the 2015 world title. At the 2016 Games, she was hospitalized after being involved in a high-speed crash at the Olympic Velodrome during training, Australian public broadcaster ABC reported. Dennis won two world titles in the road time trial, as well as silver in the team pursuit at the 2012 Olympics and bronze in the road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics.
CBC
14-05-2025
- CBC
Former cycling world champ Dennis receives suspended sentence after death of Olympian wife Hoskins
Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence on Wednesday over what was termed a "tragic accident" that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old Dennis appeared in South Australia District Court in Adelaide after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm. Dennis was arrested after Hoskins, 32, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home at Medindie in Adelaide's north on Dec. 30, 2023. Hoskins suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at Royal Adelaide Hospital. The court was told that the couple had argued over kitchen renovations before Dennis left their home and drove away. The court also heard that Hoskins had jumped onto the hood of the car during the incident. Dennis on Wednesday was sentenced to one year, four months and 28 days in jail, to be suspended for two years. The sentence was reduced from two years and two months because of his guilty plea and he's been placed on a two-year good behavior bond. His licence was also suspended for five years. The offense carried a maximum sentence of seven years in jail but lawyer Jane Abbey asked that her client receive a suspended sentence, which was not opposed by the prosecution. During sentencing submissions in in April, Amanda Hoskins said her daughter had loved Dennis "and I know that you would never intentionally hurt her." "I believe this is a tragic accident. Your temper is your downfall and needs to be addressed," she said. Hoskins' funeral was held in her home city of Perth, Western Australia and a public memorial service was held in Adelaide in February 2024. Dennis attended the service with their two children. Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won the 2015 world title. Dennis won two world titles in the road time trial, as well as silver in the team pursuit at the 2012 Olympics and bronze in the road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics.
Al Jazeera
14-05-2025
- Al Jazeera
Ex-Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis gets suspended sentence over wife's death
Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence over what was termed a 'tragic accident' that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old appeared in South Australia District Court on Wednesday after an earlier charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm. Dennis was arrested after Hoskins, 32, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home at Medindie in Adelaide's north on December 30, 2023. Hoskins suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at Royal Adelaide Hospital. The court was told that the couple had argued over kitchen renovations before Dennis left their home and drove away. The court also heard that Hoskins had jumped onto the hood of the car during the incident. Dennis on Wednesday was sentenced to one year, four months and 28 days in jail, to be suspended for two years. The sentence was reduced from two years and two months because of his guilty plea and he's been placed on a two-year good behaviour bond. His driver's licence was also suspended for five years. 'I accept you have a sense of responsibility for all that occurred, I accept you have anguished over what could have been different if you had acted in some other way,' Judge Ian Press said Wednesday. Dennis showed little emotion when Press sentenced him. 'Given your plea of guilty, your remorse, that you are the sole carer for your young children, and given all your other personal circumstances and the circumstances of the offending, I am satisfied that good reason exists to suspend that sentence,' the judge said. The offence carried a maximum sentence of seven years in jail but lawyer Jane Abbey asked that her client receive a suspended sentence, which was not opposed by the prosecution. During sentencing submissions in April, Amanda Hoskins said her daughter had loved Dennis 'and I know that you would never intentionally hurt her'. 'I believe this is a tragic accident. Your temper is your downfall and needs to be addressed,' she said. Hoskins' funeral was held in her home city of Perth, Western Australia, and a public memorial service was held in Adelaide in February 2024. Dennis attended the service with their two children. Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won the 2015 world title. Dennis won two world titles in the road time trial, as well as silver in the team pursuit at the 2012 Olympics and bronze in the road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics.
