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Beloved dad and avid cyclist identified as victim of Bibra Lake hit-and-run

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Peppiatt, R. (2026, October 21). Beloved dad and avid cyclist identified as victim of Bibra Lake hit-and-run. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/beloved-dad-and-avid-cyclist-identified-as-victim-of-bibra-lake-hit-and-run-20261021-p617hb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-21 · by Rebecca Peppiatt

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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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“Article A describes the hit-and-run incident and identifies the victim, while Article B covers a later court appearance of the accused driver in relation to the same initial incident.”
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Rebecca Peppiatt
17 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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🔮 “He was always there for his people; always leaned in; would go the extra mile daily to make sure people were ok.
🔮 Strawbridge did not apply for bail and will remain in custody until the hearing.
🔮 “He was always there for his people; always leaned in; would go the extra mile daily to make sure people were ok.
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9 News Perth Crime Stoppers Hope Valley Southern Steel WA Westcycle

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9 News Perth ORG · 1× Crime Stoppers ORG · 1× Hope Valley GPE · 1× Joseph Paratore PERSON · 1× Paratore PERSON · 1× Southern Steel WA ORG · 1× Wayne Bradshaw PERSON · 1× Westcycle ORG · 1×

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The victim of a hit-and-run incident in Bibra Lake on Tuesday morning has been identified as a father and husband who had recently taken part in a charity cycling event to raise funds for cancer research.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21
🔮 “He was always there for his people; always leaned in; would go the extra mile daily to make sure people were ok.
2026-10-21 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Beloved dad and avid cyclist identified as victim of Bibra Lake hit-and-run · assertive framing

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The victim of a hit-and-run incident in Bibra Lake on Tuesday morning has been identified as a father and husband who had recently taken part in a charity cycling event to raise funds for cancer research. asserted
who → hit → research
Joseph Paratore, 40, was riding his bike on North Lake Road, south of the intersection with Sobek Pass when he was hit by a vehicle at 5.20am, police said. asserted
police → rid → 5.20am
He died at the scene as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash. asserted
he → die → crash
The driver allegedly failed to stop and is now the subject of a police search. “Investigators wish to speak to the driver of a white 4WD vehicle sighted in the area around the time of the collision,” a police spokesperson said. uncertain
spokesperson → fail → collision
“He was always there for his people; always leaned in; would go the extra mile daily to make sure people were ok. asserted
people → lean → mile
A man who loved his family, particularly his children,” a friend said. asserted
friend → love → family
Westcycle spokesman Wayne Bradshaw said the death was a tragedy for the cycling community. asserted
death → say → community
“It’s a tragic outcome for the family, it’s a tragic outcome for the community and for someone not to take responsibility for their actions is abhorrent,” he told 9 News Perth. asserted
he → ’ → News
Police urge anyone who saw the crash to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000. asserted
who → urge → 000
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