YouTube influencer couple Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans killed in crash in mountains in Canada
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans were driving across rough terrain near Trout Lake in British Columbia, Canada, when authorities believe they lost control of their van.
In a haunting swansong, the couple had just days earlier shared a video on their Toyota World Runners YouTube channel — which boasts 200,00 subscribers — of them putting Toyota trucks through the 'ultimate test' in tough terrain.
Titled Vancouver Island|The Off-Road Version, the hour-long video also shows them camping surrounded by stunning Canadian scenery.
Kaslo Search And Rescue manager Mark Jennings-Bates said rescuers were called to an off-road motor vehicle incident about 7.30pm on August 7.
'So it was on a forestry road, somewhere in the mountains, and quite a long ways north in the valley up towards the village of Trout Lake,' he said.
'Our teams were able to get to them efficiently. It's a long journey but they got there efficiently. So that was very, very helpful.
'And, of course, that means that the helicopter pilot could also fly straight to the destination with confidence that he was going to find them.'
Mr Jennings-Bates said that one of the occupant of the van was dead when rescuers arrived, while the other died in hospital.
Ms Tourout's mother Colleen paid tribute to the couple in an emotional social media post.
'With unimaginable heartache, the families of Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout would like to advise that we lost them both tragically succumbing to injuries in an offroad accident on Aug 7, 2025 in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much,' she wrote.
'Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story.
'They are together forever as we knew they would always be.'
Heartbroken fans told of their shock at the news.
'I'm in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us,' one said.
'My condolences to not only their family and friends but also viewers that appreciated them, their projects and their adventures.'
Another commented: 'We wished this episode would have lasted forever, as it meant we'd never have to truly say goodbye.
'We didn't get the chance to meet you, but you gave more inspiration than you knew.
'Hope you're on an amazing trail leading to an even better campsite. Rest easy to the coolest people we never met.'
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YouTube influencer couple Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans killed in crash in mountains in Canada
An influencer couple who shared their travel adventures online have left fans devastated after being killed in a horror mountain crash. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans were driving across rough terrain near Trout Lake in British Columbia, Canada, when authorities believe they lost control of their van. In a haunting swansong, the couple had just days earlier shared a video on their Toyota World Runners YouTube channel — which boasts 200,00 subscribers — of them putting Toyota trucks through the 'ultimate test' in tough terrain. Titled Vancouver Island|The Off-Road Version, the hour-long video also shows them camping surrounded by stunning Canadian scenery. Kaslo Search And Rescue manager Mark Jennings-Bates said rescuers were called to an off-road motor vehicle incident about 7.30pm on August 7. 'So it was on a forestry road, somewhere in the mountains, and quite a long ways north in the valley up towards the village of Trout Lake,' he said. 'Our teams were able to get to them efficiently. It's a long journey but they got there efficiently. So that was very, very helpful. 'And, of course, that means that the helicopter pilot could also fly straight to the destination with confidence that he was going to find them.' Mr Jennings-Bates said that one of the occupant of the van was dead when rescuers arrived, while the other died in hospital. Ms Tourout's mother Colleen paid tribute to the couple in an emotional social media post. 'With unimaginable heartache, the families of Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout would like to advise that we lost them both tragically succumbing to injuries in an offroad accident on Aug 7, 2025 in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much,' she wrote. 'Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story. 'They are together forever as we knew they would always be.' Heartbroken fans told of their shock at the news. 'I'm in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us,' one said. 'My condolences to not only their family and friends but also viewers that appreciated them, their projects and their adventures.' Another commented: 'We wished this episode would have lasted forever, as it meant we'd never have to truly say goodbye. 'We didn't get the chance to meet you, but you gave more inspiration than you knew. 'Hope you're on an amazing trail leading to an even better campsite. Rest easy to the coolest people we never met.'
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An influence couple who shared their travel adventures online have left fans devastated after being killed in a horror mountain crash. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans were driving across rough terrain near Trout Lake in British Columbia, Canada, when authorities believe they lost control of their van. In a haunting swansong, the couple had just days earlier shared a video on their Toyota World Runners YouTube channel — which boasts 200,00 subscribers — of them putting Toyota trucks through the 'ultimate test' in tough terrain. Titled Vancouver Island|The Off-Road Version, the hour-long video also shows them camping surrounded by stunning Canadian scenery. Kaslo Search And Rescue manager Mark Jennings-Bates said rescuers were called to an off-road motor vehicle incident about 7.30pm on August 7. 'So it was on a forestry road, somewhere in the mountains, and quite a long ways north in the valley up towards the village of Trout Lake,' he said. 'Our teams were able to get to them efficiently. It's a long journey but they got there efficiently. So that was very, very helpful. 'And, of course, that means that the helicopter pilot could also fly straight to the destination with confidence that he was going to find them.' Mr Jennings-Bates said that one of the occupant of the van was dead when rescuers arrived, while the other died in hospital. Ms Tourout's mother Colleen paid tribute to the couple in an emotional social media post. 'With unimaginable heartache, the families of Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout would like to advise that we lost them both tragically succumbing to injuries in an offroad accident on Aug 7, 2025 in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much,' she wrote. 'Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story. 'They are together forever as we knew they would always be.' Heartbroken fans told of their shock at the news. 'I'm in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us,' one said. 'My condolences to not only their family and friends but also viewers that appreciated them, their projects and their adventures.' Another commented: 'We wished this episode would have lasted forever, as it meant we'd never have to truly say goodbye. 'We didn't get the chance to meet you, but you gave more inspiration than you knew. 'Hope you're on an amazing trail leading to an even better campsite. Rest easy to the coolest people we never met.'
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Influencer couple behind YouTube channel Toyota World Runners killed in crash in ‘the mountains they loved so much'
A well-known Canadian travel influencer couple have died in a tragic off-road crash in the mountains of British Columbia. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, creators of the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel with more than 200,000 subscribers and 72,000 Instagram followers, were driving through rough terrain near Trout Lake when they lost control. News of their deaths was confirmed by friends, family, and Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR), who responded to the scene on the evening of August 7. Mark Jennings-Bates, a manager with Kaslo SAR, said teams were called to an off-road motor vehicle incident at around 7:30pm local time. 'So it was on a forestry road, somewhere in the mountains, and quite a long ways north in the valley up towards [...] the village of Trout Lake,' he said. 'Our teams were able to get to them efficiently. It's a long journey, but they got there efficiently. So that was very, very helpful. 'And of course that means that the helicopter pilot could also fly straight to the destination with confidence that he was going to find them.' Jennings-Bates said one of the occupants was dead when rescuers arrived, while the other was airlifted to hospital but later died. The cause of the crash remains unclear, though authorities suspect they lost control on rough terrain. It is not known whether they were filming at the time. The couple were known for documenting their travels across North and South America, including building what they described as the 'world's first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days' — a custom vehicle that combines the body of a Toyota Chinook camper with a Toyota Land Cruiser for off-road expeditions. It has not been confirmed whether they were travelling in the Toyota Chinook at the time of the crash. Jennings-Bates urged anyone heading into the mountains to be prepared for emergencies, pointing out that rescue operations can take time in remote areas. Tributes from the global 4x4 community are pouring in for the pair. 'Matthew and Stacey had an enormous impact on my life.' 4xjournalNZ, a New Zealand based off-road magazine, posted on Instagram beside a photo of the couple. 'First, through their content. Then, as close friends. We spent countless hours in fits of laughter, and I had the privilege of witnessing their fierce love for one another. 'Joined at the hip, they were planning their wedding and a lifetime of off-road exploration together. The weekend of their passing, we had planned a video call so they could meet Saskia — our daughter, who Sophie was pregnant with when we all met in person. 'Creating content in the outdoors is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be dangerous. Remote locations are part of what makes this lifestyle so special, but they come with risks. Matthew and Stacey knew that — and they embraced life regardless. They leave behind an inspiring legacy of adventure, love, and laughter.'
