Family pay tribute to "cherished son and devoted brother" who died in Cotswolds tractor collision

The family of a man who died following a collision in the Cotswolds last week have paid tribute and described him as being "a golden boy with an infectious smile".

Emergency services were called at around 2.30pm on Thursday 16 October with a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, Gloucester.

The driver of the tractor, 21-year-old Harley Pearce from Marlborough in Wiltshire, died at the scene.

Harley's family have now issued a tribute to him saying: "Our family is truly shocked and utterly heartbroken at the loss of our cherished son and devoted brother, Harley.

"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'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 the following form and quoting incident 284 of 16 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/