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Perth dad identified as cyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run days after completing 200km cancer charity ride

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Rice, T. (2026, October 21). Perth dad identified as cyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run days after completing 200km cancer charity ride. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16225513/joseph-paratore-perth-cyclist-hit-run-white-4wd.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-21 · by Taylor Rice

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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 the same fatal hit-and-run accident involving Joseph Paratore in Bibra Lake on Tuesday morning, Article B covers a later development with the arrest and court appearance of the alleged driver Craig Daniel Strawbridge.”
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Bibra Lake Daily Mail Perth WestCycle the Western Australia Police Force

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Paratore PERSON · 5× Bibra Lake GPE · 2× Daily Mail ORG · 2× Joseph Paratore PERSON · 2× WestCycle ORG · 2× the Western Australia Police Force ORG · 2× Joseph PERSON · 1× Perth GPE · 1× The West Australian NORP · 1× the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research ORG · 1×

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Joseph Paratore, 40, was struck by an unknown vehicle at about 5.20am on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake and died at the scene A photo posted earlier in 2026 on Mr Paratore's social media showed him celebrating his 40th birthday with his wife, two sons and a cycling-themed cake On Wednesday, the Western Australia Police Force told Daily Mail that Major Crash investigators were continuing their inquiries into the fatal collision '
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🔮 It was reported his contribution would help provide four hours of research, which could be life-saving.

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A Perth father has been identified as the cyclist who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run in the city's southern suburbs on Tuesday. asserted
who → identify → Tuesday
Joseph Paratore, 40, was struck by an unknown vehicle at about 5.20am on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake and died at the scene. asserted
Paratore → strike → scene
The West Australian reported Mr Paratore recently completed a cycling fundraiser for cancer research and had previously taken part in charity rides. asserted
Paratore → report → rides
Earlier this month, Mr Paratore completed the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins for a fourth time and raised $982. asserted
Paratore → complete → 982
Money raised from the 200km ride supports work at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. asserted
Money → raise → Research
It was reported his contribution would help provide four hours of research, which could be life-saving. uncertain
which → report → research
A photo posted on Mr Paratore's social media earlier in 2026 showed him celebrating his 40th birthday with his wife and two sons beside a cycling-themed cake. asserted
him → post → cake
In a post on its Facebook page, WestCycle extended its 'heartfelt condolences' to Mr Paratore's family and loved ones. asserted
WestCycle → extend → family
Joseph Paratore, 40, was struck by an unknown vehicle at about 5.20am on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake and died at the scene A photo posted earlier in 2026 on Mr Paratore's social media showed him celebrating his 40th birthday with his wife, two sons and a cycling-themed cake On Wednesday, the Western Australia Police Force told Daily Mail that Major Crash investigators were continuing their inquiries into the fatal collision ' asserted
investigators → strike → collision
Joseph's death is a devastating reminder of the vulnerability of people riding on our roads and the profound impact such incidents have on families, friends and the wider community,' the post read. asserted
post → rid → families
'We also extend our thoughts to those who witnessed the incident and to the first responders who attended the scene. asserted
who → extend → scene
Every person deserves to return home safely. asserted
person → deserve → ?
WestCycle remains committed to working with government, local authorities and the community to create safer roads and better protect vulnerable road users across Western Australia. asserted
WestCycle → remain → Australia
On Wednesday, the Western Australia Police Force told Daily Mail that Major Crash investigators were continuing their inquiries into the fatal collision. asserted
investigators → tell → collision
The vehicle involved had not been located. asserted
vehicle → involve → ?
Police said investigators wanted to speak to the driver of a white 4WD seen in the area around the time of the collision. asserted
investigators → say → collision
Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1800 333 000. asserted
who → witness → 000
WA Police are also urging anyone with dashcam footage relating to the crash to upload it through the Force Evidence Submission Portal. asserted
anyone → urge → Portal
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