Cyclist Joseph Paratore killed in hit-and-run in Bibra Lake
Joseph Paratore, 40, died when a white Toyota Prado hit his bicycle on a Perth road at 5:20am Tuesday.
Joseph Paratore, a 40-year-old father of two, was riding on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake when a white Toyota Prado struck him around 5:20am on Tuesday. He died at the scene.
The driver did not stop. Cycling friends described Paratore as a "larger-than-life character" devoted to his family who took up the sport to improve his health.
Police released CCTV showing the vehicle fleeing and are still searching for the driver. This is the sixth cycling death in Western Australia this year, compared with an average of about four per year.
Cycling safety advocates are calling for stricter laws.
Why it mattersA fatal hit-and-run while riding in a painted shoulder suitable for cyclists highlights whether Western Australia's cycling safety laws are actually protecting riders.
AustraliaWestern Australia has seen six cycling deaths in 2026, double the usual average, and advocates are pushing for better safety laws.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·7news.com.au
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