The 21-year-old son of former England player Stuart Pearce has been killed in a tractor crash.
The Pearce family paid tribute to their “cherished son and devoted brother” Harley Pearce on Monday, following the fatal incident last week.
Emergency services were called at around 2.30pm on Thursday to a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, Gloucestershire.
The force said Harley was pronounced dead at the scene, as they appealed for information from the public regarding the crash.
In a tribute shared on social media on Monday, the Pearce family said they were “truly shocked and utterly heartbroken” at Harley’s death, describing him as “a soul who left an unforgettable imprint on all who knew him”.
“He was a golden boy with an infectious smile, and this shocking tragedy will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.
“With a quiet, understated strength and deep kindness, we are so proud of the young man he had become, exhibiting a wonderful work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry. He will always be our shining star.
“Rest in Peace, our beautiful son and brother. You will never ever be forgotten.”
Harley was the younger of two children Stuart shared with his ex-wife, Liz. The 21-year-old ran his own business, Harley Pearce Agricultural Services, and worked on farms in Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and the surrounding areas.
Stuart Pearce won 78 England caps and played key roles at the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96 tournaments. He played more than 400 games for Nottingham Forest, and appeared for Coventry, Newcastle, West Ham, and Manchester City, who he also managed.
Harley’s family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
Investigating officers are still appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant dashcam footage to get in touch. Information can be provided to police online by completing this form and quoting incident 284 of 16 October.
