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Cyclist, 40, dies in suspected hit-and-run in Perth as police search for vehicle and driver involved

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Hynds, J. (2026, October 20). Cyclist, 40, dies in suspected hit-and-run in Perth as police search for vehicle and driver involved. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16222321/cyclist-dead-suspected-hit-run-perth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-20 · by Joanna Hynds

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A 40-year-old cyclist identified as Joseph Paratore died in a suspected hit-and-run incident on Tuesday morning at around 5:20am on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake, Perth. Police arrested the alleged driver, Craig Daniel Strawbridge, two days later at his home in Yangebup and charged him with failing to stop and ensure assistance after an incident occasioning death, as well as failing to report it to police. Paratore was described by friends and colleagues as a beloved father and avid cyclist who had recently participated in charity rides for cancer research. His vehicle was identified through CCTV footage and forensic evidence found at the scene as a white Toyota Prado.

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📰 Cyclist Hit-And-Run Death In Perth
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“While both articles describe a hit-and-run involving a cyclist in Bibra Lake on October 20th, Article A reports the initial incident and search for the vehicle and driver, whereas Article B describes the arrest and court appearance of the alleged perpetrator two days later.”
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Joanna Hynds
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Topics

Bibra Lake Crime Stoppers Perth Western Australia Police the Force Evidence Submission Portal

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Perth GPE · 3× Bibra Lake GPE · 1× Crime Stoppers ORG · 1× Western Australia Police ORG · 1× the Force Evidence Submission Portal ORG · 1×

Narrative

North Lake Road, in Perth's south-west, remains closed in both directions as investigations continue. Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and appealing for witnesses to come forward with information. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1800 333 000. Western Australia Police are also urging anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage of the crash to upload it via the Force Evidence Submission Portal.
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A cyclist has died in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash in Perth's southern suburbs, with investigators now searching for the vehicle and driver involved. asserted
investigators → die → vehicle
The 40-year-old man was declared dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash, police confirmed. asserted
police → declare → crash
The collision occurred on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake at about 5.20am on Tuesday. asserted
collision → occur → Tuesday
Police said the vehicle involved had not yet been identified and remained outstanding. asserted
vehicle → say → ?
North Lake Road, in Perth's south-west, remains closed in both directions as investigations continue. Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and appealing for witnesses to come forward with information. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1800 333 000. Western Australia Police are also urging anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage of the crash to upload it via the Force Evidence Submission Portal. asserted
Police → remain → Portal
A 40-year-old cyclist has died in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Perth, as police search for the driver and vehicle involved asserted
police → die → driver
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