The tragic death of Harley Pearce, son of the renowned English footballer Stuart Pearce, has left his family in mourning. Harley, 21, who was employed in the farming industry, tragically lost his life in a fatal accident involving a tractor on a country road in the Cotswolds. Reports suggest that the tractor experienced a possible tire blow-out, leading to the vehicle veering off the road.
The incident occurred in Witcombe, Gloucestershire, with emergency services responding to the collision involving the tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill. Sadly, Harley passed away at the scene, as confirmed by Gloucestershire Police.
According to a source quoted in the Daily Mail, the tractor’s tire blow-out caused Harley to lose control of the vehicle. Authorities are now seeking witnesses of the crash or individuals with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Harley’s parents are receiving support from specialized officers during this difficult time.
Harley, a resident near Marlborough in Wiltshire, was the owner of Harley Pearce Agricultural Service, where he worked on farms along the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire border. His family, devastated by the loss, expressed their deep sorrow, describing Harley as a beloved son and brother who had a profound impact on everyone who knew him.
Harley’s girlfriend also paid a heartfelt tribute to him, expressing eternal love in a touching message left at the accident site. As the youngest of two children shared by Stuart Pearce and his former wife Liz, Harley leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication in the farming industry.
Stuart Pearce, a former football star with 78 international caps, shared a heartwarming anecdote about assisting Harley in winning his school’s Fantasy Football league when he was just eight years old. Pearce currently serves as a pundit on talkSPORT, where colleagues offered their condolences to him following the tragic news.
In a recent health scare in March, Pearce experienced chest pains during a flight, leading to a diversion for medical attention in Canada. He spent five days in the hospital recovering from the incident.
The family, friends, and fans of the Pearce family are deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss and are united in their support during this difficult time.