The tragic death of Harley Pearce, the son of famed English footballer Stuart Pearce, has left his family in mourning. The 21-year-old, who worked in farming, tragically lost his life after losing control of a tractor on a country road in the Cotswolds. Reports suggest that a possible tire blow-out caused the accident, leading the vehicle to veer off the road.
Emergency services were alerted to the collision on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, where Harley was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are now seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to aid in their investigation. Harley, who resided near Marlborough in Wiltshire, operated his own agricultural services company and was active in farming along the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire border.
His family, devastated by the loss, described Harley as a beloved son and brother who had a profound impact on those around him. They praised his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry. Harley’s girlfriend also expressed her eternal love for him in a poignant tribute left at the scene.
Harley was the youngest of two children shared by Stuart Pearce and his former wife Liz, who also have an older daughter named Chelsea, an accomplished equestrian rider. Stuart, a former footballer with 78 international caps, once shared a heartwarming story of helping Harley win a school football league by seeking advice from Sir Alex Ferguson.
The family has received an outpouring of support, with Stuart Pearce’s colleagues at talkSPORT offering their condolences. Pearce, who currently works as a pundit, recently had a health scare but is now recovering. The tragic loss of Harley has deeply affected his family, friends, and the wider community.