Man charged after beloved Perth dad killed in alleged hit-and-run
A man has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run that killed a cyclist and beloved “larger than life” father of two in Perth.
Joseph Paratore, 40, was cycling on Tuesday morning on North Lake Road in Bibra Lake in the city’s south when he was allegedly struck by a white Toyota Prado at about 5.20am.
Joseph Paratore, centre, was killed in an alleged hit and run in Perth. Nine
He died at the scene.
Police confirmed on Thursday they had arrested a 40-year-old Yangebup man the day before.
He has been charged with failing to stop and offer assistance after a fatal incident, and failing to report a fatal incident.
He was refused bail and will appear in court on Thursday.
Paratore regularly cycled that stretch of road. WA Police
Police said the car involved in the alleged hit-and-run had also been seized.
Paratore was a father of two who has been fondly remembered by heartbroken friends and family.
The keen cyclist, who participated in a 200km charity ride earlier this year, cycled along North Lake Road almost every morning.
He was remembered as a “big personality” who could “light up a room”.
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Man charged after beloved Perth dad killed in alleged hit-and-run
