WA news LIVE: Arrest made in Bibra Lake fatal hit-and-run mystery

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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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“While both articles discuss the same fatal hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore, Article B focuses on his family's statement and does not cover the arrest described in Article A.”

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“While both articles describe the arrest of Craig Daniel Strawbridge for the Bibra Lake hit-and-run case involving Joseph Paratore's death, they refer to different stages: Article A covers the initial arrest, while Article B reports on his appearance in court.”

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There’s been a development overnight in the search for the alleged driver behind the wheel of a hit-and-run clash that claimed the life of a cyclist in Bibra Lake on Tuesday morning. asserted

that → allege → morning

Police have arrested a 40-year-old Yangebup man in Yangebup overnight, ending a two-day manhunt after cyclist Joseph Paratore, 40, was struck and killed while riding on North Lake Road around 5.20am. asserted

Paratore → arrest → 5.20am

Major Crash investigators have charged the Yangebup man with one count of failing to stop after an incident occasioning death, and one count of failing to report an incident occasioning death. asserted

investigators → charge → death

The Toyota Prado allegedly involved in the incident has been seized and towed to a Major Crash yard in Midland. uncertain

Prado → involve → Midland

It will now form part of the investigation. asserted

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