Cyclist Joseph Paratore, 40, identified as victim of Bibra Lake hit-and-run
Joseph Paratore, 40, was identified as the victim of a hit-and-run in Bibra Lake, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WA Today reported on 21 October. He was riding his bike when he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and died. The reports described him as a beloved dad and avid cyclist. The reports used here do not say whether the driver has been found. They do not give the cause of the crash.
Hit-and-run deaths involving cyclists keep road safety on the agenda and rely on public information to trace vehicles.
If you saw anything in the area on Tuesday morning, police generally ask witnesses to come forward.
The tributes in the reports focus on Paratore as a father and a keen cyclist.
The police investigation, which the reports note is continuing, will determine what happened and who was driving.
Confirmed: Paratore died after being hit while riding his bike at Bibra Lake. Not confirmed: the driver's identity or any arrest. Watch for police appeals.
DailyDrop Australia edition No. 18 · Morning · THU., OCT. 22, 2026