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Family pay tribute to ‘truly special individual’ who died in a collision near Addenbrooke’s Hospital




The family of a woman who died in a collision near Addenbrooke’s Hospital have paid tribute to a “truly special individual”.

Anna Garratt-Quinton Picture: Cambridgeshire Constabulary (52063587)
Anna Garratt-Quinton Picture: Cambridgeshire Constabulary (52063587)

Anna Garratt-Quinton, 22, of King Alfred Way, Denham, near Bedford, was cycling just before 8am when she was struck by a petrol tanker at the junction of the A1307 with Fendon Road yesterday (Thursday, October 7.

She was a member of staff at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Anna’s family released the following statement today (Friday): “Our dear Anna, taken from us too soon, a waste of a truly special individual.

Floral tributes to Anna Garratt-Quinton, 22, left at the scene of the collision near Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge
Floral tributes to Anna Garratt-Quinton, 22, left at the scene of the collision near Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge

“The kindest soul, gentle and caring to the core. Her giggles, smile and sarcastic wit would light up a room. She was dedicated and hardworking, would never take a day off, but if she did you could be sure to find her in her pink spotty dressing gown.

“Effortlessly bright, her patients were lucky to have her. She is and always will be the best daughter, partner, auntie, sister, granddaughter, niece and so much more. The list could go on because she was truly beloved by all. Anyone who got to meet our Anna Spanner is truly blessed.”

A floral tribute from the family of Anna Garratt-Quinton, 22, left at the scene of the collision near Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge
A floral tribute from the family of Anna Garratt-Quinton, 22, left at the scene of the collision near Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge

An investigation into the collision continues and the driver of the lorry, a 27-year-old man from Hertford, Hertfordshire, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, has been released under investigation.

Police are appealing for anyone or saw the collision or who may have dashcam footage to get in touch.

Contact Sgt Tom Daly via 101 or the webchat quoting incident 66 of October 7.

Read more:

Woman in 20s dies after collision near Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Cyclist who died in collision near Addenbrooke’s confirmed as Cambridge University Hospitals worker after lorry driver arrested



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