Breaking: Alleged driver charged over hit-and-run that killed cyclist in Perth's south

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Breaking: Alleged driver charged over hit-and-run that killed cyclist in Perth's south. (2026, October 21). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/alleged-driver-charged-over-bibra-lake-fatal-hit-and-run-crash/107295464

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Joseph Paratore, a 40-year-old father of two, died after being hit by a four-wheel drive on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake, Perth, around 5:20 am Tuesday morning. Police arrested the alleged driver later that day in Yangebup and charged him with failing to stop and ensure assistance and failure to report an incident occasioning death; he was refused bail and will appear before Fremantle Magistrates Court.

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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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A 40-year-old man has been charged over a hit-and-run crash that left a cyclist dead in Perth's southern suburbs. asserted

that → charge → suburbs

Father of two Joseph Paratore, 40, was riding his bike on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake on Tuesday morning when he was hit by a four-wheel drive about 5:20am. asserted

he → rid → drive

He died at the scene. asserted

He → die → scene

Police held a media conference yesterday appealing for witnesses as they searched for the driver, and also released CCTV of Mr Paratore moments before the crash. Loading... asserted

they → hold → crash

The alleged driver was arrested later in the day in the nearby suburb of Yangebup, 18 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. asserted

driver → arrest → CBD

He has been charged with failing to stop and ensure assistance and failure to report an incident occasioning death. asserted

He → charge → death

The man was refused bail and is due to face Fremantle Magistrates Court later today. asserted

man → refuse → Court

Police said they had seized the vehicle allegedly involved in the crash and were continuing to investigate. uncertain

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