‘Our hearts are broken’: Bibra Lake cyclist’s family release statement

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Peppiatt, R. (2026, October 24). ‘Our hearts are broken’: Bibra Lake cyclist’s family release statement. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/our-hearts-are-broken-bibra-lake-cyclist-s-family-release-statement-20261024-p6189q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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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.

Written for “Cyclist Hit-And-Run Death In Perth” on 2026-10-24, grounded in this article and the 9 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Cyclist Hit-And-Run Death In Perth

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“Both articles describe the hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake, including the time and circumstances of his death.”

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“Both articles describe the fatal hit-and-run incident involving a 40-year-old cyclist on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake at around 5:20 am, with police searching for and later arresting the suspect.”

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“Both articles describe the identical hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist named Joseph Paratore, struck on North Lake Road at Bibra Lake around 5:20am on Tuesday.”

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“Both articles describe the same hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore, who was killed on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake.”

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“Both articles describe the fatal hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore, providing details such as location, time, and recent developments in the investigation.”

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“Both articles describe the hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore on North Lake Road, Bibra Lake, with details matching including time, location, and subsequent arrest of the driver.”

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“Both articles describe the same fatal hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore, providing details of the time, location, and suspect's arrest.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Both articles describe the same fatal hit-and-run incident involving Joseph Paratore, the arrest of Craig Daniel Strawbridge for the same crime, and the timeline matches exactly.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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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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Rebecca Peppiatt

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The family of a man who was the victim of an alleged hit-and-run incident in Bibra Lake last week has released a statement expressing their grief over his unexpected death. asserted

who → allege → death

Joseph Paratore, 40, was riding his bike on North Lake Road around 5.20am on Tuesday morning when he was fatally struck by what police say was a white Toyota Prado. asserted

police → rid → morning

Police released vision of the moments before the incident and urged the driver to come forward, later arresting 40-year-old Craig Daniel Strawbridge. asserted

Police → release → Strawbridge

Strawbridge was arrested at his Yangebup home and his vehicle was seized. asserted

vehicle → arrest → home

He appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court the following day where he did not apply for bail. asserted

he → appear → bail

Paratore was identified as a father and husband who was an avid cyclist, often taking part in charity rides and raising money for cancer research. asserted

who → identify → research

On Saturday his wife Sarina released a statement saying that her heart was broken, before asking for prayers. asserted

heart → release → prayers

“Our hearts are broken and grieving for the loss of Joseph Paratore,” she said. asserted

she → break → Paratore

Always there when you needed him. asserted

you → need → him

“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

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

A spokesperson for the MACA cancer 200 ride said it was “heartbreaking” to lose a member of their community. asserted

it → say → community

“It is with profound sadness that we have learned a member of the MACA cancer 200 ride for the Perkins community was involved a tragic road incident yesterday,” the spokesperson said. asserted

spokesperson → learn → incident

“Our hearts go out to his family, friends, team mates and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. asserted

who → go → him

“The MACA cancer 200 brings together a close-knit community of people united by a shared purpose. asserted

cancer → bring → purpose

To lose someone from this community is deeply heartbreaking.” asserted

lose → lose → community

‘Our hearts are broken’: Bibra Lake cyclist’s family release statement

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