Harley Pearce Dies in Gloucestershire Tractor Crash; Girlfriend Pays Tribute

Harley Pearce, son of former England footballer Stuart Pearce, tragically died at age 21 in a tractor crash on a steep, dangerous country road near his family's Wiltshire home. The accident reportedly involved a possible tyre blow-out causing Harley to lose control of the vehicle. Harley, who ran his own farming business, was deeply mourned by his family and girlfriend Holly Watts, who left a heartfelt note at the crash scene expressing her everlasting love and pride. The Pearce family described Harley as a cherished son and devoted brother with a quiet strength, kindness, and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry. Local residents highlighted the hazardous nature of the road, noting prior accidents and fatalities. Stuart Pearce, a former England defender and MBE recipient, is supported by specialist officers as he grieves the loss of his youngest child.