Joseph Paratore, 40-Year-Old Cyclist and Father of Two, Dies Following Bibra Lake Hit-and-Run Collision
Joseph Paratore, a 40-year-old cyclist and father of two, died following an alleged hit-and-run collision on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake, Perth, on Tuesday morning.
Authorities continued investigating the incident as of October 22, 2026, and searched for the driver of a white Toyota Prado believed to have been involved.
Investigators reportedly identified the vehicle through a broken side-mirror casing recovered from the scene.
Paratore regularly cycled along North Lake Road and had completed a charity cycling event during the preceding weekend.
Members of the cycling community remembered Paratore as a larger-than-life person whose infectious energy touched those around them.
Tributes also honored Paratore as a loving spouse and devoted parent to two young sons.
Paratore’s family continues to seek answers while the investigation remains ongoing.
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