Man charged after death of cyclist Anna Garratt-Quinton near Addenbrooke’s Hospital

A 28-year-old man has been charged after the death of cyclist Anna Garratt-Quinton near Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Anna, 22, of King Alfred Way, Denham, near Bedford, was cycling just before 8am when her bike was in collision with a petrol tanker at the junction of the A1307 with Fendon Road on October 7, last year.

Richard Hardcastle, 28, of Westall Close, Hertford, Hertfordshire, has been charged with causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving.

He is due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 19.

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

In a statement released after her death, Anna’s family said: “Our dear Anna, taken from us too soon, a waste of a truly special individual.

“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, [and] 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.”