Perth father killed while cycling days after cancer charity ride
Joseph Paratore, a 40-year-old Perth father, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run while cycling in Bibra Lake on Tuesday morning. His death has renewed calls to improve road safety for cyclists and left his family and community grieving.
He was struck by an unknown vehicle on North Lake Road at about 5.20am and died at the scene. Days earlier, he had completed the 200km MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins for the fourth time, raising $982 for cancer research. Police are seeking the driver of a white 4WD seen nearby and are asking witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
- Perth cyclist Joseph Paratore, 40, died in a suspected hit-and-run.
- He had recently raised $982 for cancer research.
- Police are seeking a white 4WD driver and witnesses.
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Bibra Lake is a suburb south of Perth, and North Lake Road is one of its main routes. Cyclists share roads with motor vehicles, and collisions can cause severe injuries, particularly where traffic is moving quickly or visibility is low.
Joseph Paratore was a local father who had taken part in a long charity ride supporting cancer research. Police investigate suspected hit-and-run collisions to establish what happened and identify the vehicle involved; witnesses and dashcam footage can help. The case has also renewed local calls to consider how roads can be made safer for people cycling.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Perth dad identified as cyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run days after completing 200km cancer charity ride”.