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Perth driver accused of Bibra Lake fatal hit-and-run fronts court

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Peppiatt, R. (2026, October 22). Perth driver accused of Bibra Lake fatal hit-and-run fronts court. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-driver-accused-of-bibra-lake-fatal-hit-and-run-fronts-court-20261022-p617sl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Craig Daniel Strawbridge appeared before Fremantle Magistrates Court after being accused of a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of cyclist Joseph Paratore on Tuesday morning in Bibra Lake. Police arrested Strawbridge at his home in Yangebup two days later and charged him with failing to stop and ensure assistance following an incident occasioning death, as well as failing to report the crash to police. The court appearance was brief; a private lawyer requested an adjournment until November 16, during which time Strawbridge will remain in custody without bail.

Written by AI on 2026-10-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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 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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Who wrote this

Rebecca Peppiatt

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Topics

Bibra Lake Fremantle Magistrates Court Prado Toyota Yangebup

Subjects

Strawbridge PERSON · 3× Paratore PERSON · 2× Toyota ORG · 2× Bibra Lake GPE · 1× Craig Daniel Strawbridge PERSON · 1× Fremantle Magistrates Court ORG · 1× Hope Valley GPE · 1× Joseph Paratore PERSON · 1× Southern Steel WA ORG · 1× Yangebup GPE · 1×

Narrative

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 has been identified as Craig Daniel Strawbridge.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22

🔮 Strawbridge did not apply for bail and will remain in custody until the hearing.

2026-10-22 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Perth driver accused of Bibra Lake fatal hit-and-run fronts court · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 2 hedged)

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 has been identified as Craig Daniel Strawbridge. asserted

that → run → Strawbridge

Joseph Paratore, 40, was riding his bike on North Lake Road around 5.20am when he was fatally struck by a white Toyota Prado, which failed to stop at the scene. asserted

which → rid → scene

Following a two-day search, Strawbridge, 40, was arrested at his Yangebup home on Wednesday evening, and his vehicle was seized. asserted

vehicle → follow → evening

The forklift driver was charged with failing to stop and ensure assistance after an incident occasioning death, and failing to report an incident to police. asserted

driver → charge → police

He appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Thursday morning with a private lawyer who asked for an adjournment to next month. asserted

who → appear → month

Strawbridge did not apply for bail and will remain in custody until the hearing. asserted

Strawbridge → apply → hearing

On Wednesday police said the vehicle that hit Paratore could be seen on CCTV footage travelling at high speed at the time of the crash. uncertain

that → say → crash

They had identified the car involved allegedly to be a white Toyota Prado based on part of a broken wing mirror that was found at the scene. uncertain

that → identify → scene

“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

He was a regular participant in the Maca 200 Ride for Perkins, raising funds for cancer research. asserted

He → raise → research