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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tragic final moments of influencer couple who ‘lost control' of vehicle plunging 650ft down mountain to their deaths
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRAGIC influencer couple who died in a horror off-road crash rolled "many, many times" while plunging 650ft down a mountain to their deaths. YouTube stars Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans are believed to have lost control of their car before it tumbled down a rocky hill in Canada. 7 The influencer couple behind YouTube channel Toyota World Runners died in a crash Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans 7 They had hundreds of thousands of followers on social media Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeoman died in 'the mountains they loved so much' Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans Rescuers believe the couple died after losing control of their vehicle while driving through rough terrain in the mountains near Trout Lake in British Colombia, Canada. The pair, who were also engaged, were behind the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel. They had amassed over 200,000 subscribers and more than 72,000 Instagram followers by sharing their breathtaking adventures across North and South America. Stacey and Matthew had been driving on a forestry road "somewhere in the mountains" near Trout Lake, a rescue operations spokesperson said. READ MORE WORLD NEWS WORST CRASH Final pics show jet before crash left 520 dead - and failure that doomed plane Manager of the Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) team Mark Jennings-Bates told CBC when they arrived to the scene, one of the victims was already dead. The other was "disoriented and suffering from serious injuries", before succumbing to those injuries later on in hospital. It is currently unclear if it was Tourout or Yeomans who died at the scene. Authorities are still probing the exact circumstances of the crash, but investigators believe they likely lost control of the vehicle before plummeted down a mountain. Jennings-Bates said he estimates the couple fell about 656 feet downhill before they slammed down to the ground. He said they likely rolled "many, many times" during the harrowing fall. Instagram beauty influencer Liz Lin Ruoyu dead at 36 The rescue worker also said that the gruelling rescue operation was "challenging" as it was a long uphill journey to reach the pair and riddled with rugged chunks of land. Stacey's heartbroken mum confirmed the couple's tragic death in an emotional social media post. She said they both died "in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much". Her mum said: "Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story." Their tight-knit online community is mourning the loss of the popular duo. Social media has been flooded with emotional tributes, as heartbroken fans remembered the pair. Fellow influencer behind The Story Till Now YouTube channel, Shaun, said: "They were so young and full of life, so talented, and this is a huge loss for our off-road community, their friends and family, and the world." He added that while he never met them in person, he often spoke to Matthew on the phone. 7 The couple rolled 'many, many times' in their vehicle before they died Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans 7 The pair, pictured in their last ever YouTube video Credit: YouTube Shaun revealed the last time he spoke to Matthew - just one day before Matthew and his fiancée died. Shaun's jeep had broken down, and he was "trying to figure out how to get it home". The YouTuber said: "We joked about how we would have finally met up the next day if not for my Jeep breaking down, but talked about getting some firm plans on the books for a trip next month. "They tragically passed away that very next day in an accident, and I'm just devastated over it." Their heartbreaking final video showed the pair putting Toyota trucks through an "ultimate test" in rough terrain. The footage showed them camping out in the stunning Canadian scenery while testing their trucks on the rocky trail. Heartbroken fans in the comments section have paid tribute to the influencer couple. One user said: "I'm in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us. "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." Jennings-Bates has warned others to proceed with extra caution while off-roading following the heartbreaking ordeal. 7 Their final YouTube video showed them testing cars in rough terrain Credit: YouTube
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Canadian influencer couple killed in off-road crash in British Columbia
A Canadian couple who built a global following for their adventurous off-roading YouTube videos has died in a rollover crash deep in the Purcell Mountains, according to search and rescue officials and family members. Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout, creators of the Toyota World Runners channel with more than 203,000 subscribers, were killed on August 7 when their vehicle plunged about 200 meters down a steep slope on a remote service road near Trout Lake, west of the Rocky Mountains in southeastern BC. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Kaslo Search and Rescue manager Mark Jennings-Bates said crews responded to a 911 call late Thursday(August 7), but rough terrain and limited daylight complicated the recovery. One person was found without vital signs at the scene, while the other was critically injured and later died after being airlifted to hospital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now 'It was very clear there had been a vehicle rollover,' Jennings-Bates said. 'There was an ejection, and that person had no vital signs.' In a social media post, Tourout's mother, Colleen, described the 'unimaginable heartache' of losing both her daughter and Yeomans. Live Events Shared love for travel Yeomans and Tourout began documenting their travels in 2020, posting long-form videos of overland expeditions, custom vehicle builds, and remote camping adventures. Their journeys included a 16-month trek through South America, where Yeomans proposed to Tourout at Mount Fitz Roy on the Argentina-Chile border. Just days before the accident, the couple uploaded what would be their final video, showing them testing their trucks and camping in the wild. Search and rescue officials say the tragedy is a sobering reminder of the risks in remote travel, urging adventurers to carry emergency communication devices and prepare for unpredictable conditions in the backcountry.
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Influencer couple known for off-roading travel adventures die in crash
A popular influencer couple known for sharing off-road travel adventures with their tens of thousands of followers have tragically died in a crash in the Canadian wilderness. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, who had amassed a global following via their Toyota World Runners YouTube and social media accounts, were killed in the off-road wreck in British Columbia last Thursday, relatives said. '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 off-road accident on Aug 7, 2025 in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much,' the family said in a statement. Advertisement It wasn't immediately clear if the couple, who were originally from B.C., were filming at the time of the fatal wreck. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans died in a crash in the Canadian wilderness last Thursday, relatives said. Instagram / @toyotaworldrunners 'They are together forever as we knew they would always be,' the statement added. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation but authorities suspect they lost control on rough terrain. Advertisement Mark Jennings-Bates, a manager with Kaslo Search and Rescue, told CBC crews had a precise location for the couple when the emergency call first came in at about 7:30 p.m. The couple, originally from B.C., had amassed a global following via their Toyota World Runners YouTube and social media accounts. Facebook / Stacey Tourout 'Our teams were able to get to them efficiently. It's a long journey, but they got there efficiently,' he said. Advertisement '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.' One of the victims was already dead when rescue crews eventually arrived at the scene, while the other was rushed to a hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. The couple made a name for themselves by documenting their travels through North and South America and ran a popular blog that showed off their extensive car and RV retrofits.
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
'Devastating end to an amazing love story': B.C. influencers die in off-road accident
A Nanaimo influencer couple, who documented their thrilling off-road adventures on YouTube, died last week in an accident in the Kaslo backcountry. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans spearheaded the videos for Toyota World Runners , a channel with more than 200,000 subscribers. They were off roading in steep terrain in the West Kootenay region last Thursday in what Mark Jennings-Bates, the manager of Kaslo Search and Rescue, described as an expertly modified off-road vehicle. Jennings-Bates said it's believed the driver may have lost control and the couple rolled 200 metres down a steep embankment. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. He said despite the difficult terrain, it is a popular spot for off roading. The occupants of a similar vehicle in the area at the same time drove to nearby Trout Lake Village and called 911, said Jennings-Bates. The call was sent to Kaslo Search and Rescue, which attended the crash site. Tourout's mother, Colleen Tourout, posted an announcement of the couple's fatal accident on Facebook: '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 off road accident on Aug. 7, 2025 in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much,' the post reads. '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.' Tourout told Postmedia they lost an amazing couple who loved adventure and lived by their mantra of choose life. On their blog website, the pair says Toyota World Runners began with a truck, 'and the two of us making adventure videos and telling stories.' 'What it's become is a community. We are two adventurous souls that intend to live life to the fullest. And to us that is a radical adventure all over the world,' they wrote. 'From humble beginnings, we want to inspire those who can believe in themselves and take action that you can do what you dream. Dreamers can be do-ers, too.' On the website, they documented how they fixed Land Cruisers and other vehicles and wrote of their travels across North and South America. More to come … ticrawford@
Fox News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox News
Influencer couple killed in Canadian mountain crash
Two YouTube influencers from Canada who showcased their off-roading adventures died in a crash on Thursday, according to reports. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, who ran social media accounts under @ToyotaWorldRunners, were in an off-road motor vehicle crash on August 7 around 7:30 p.m near Trout Lake in British Columbia, Canada according to The Sun. "[I]t 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," Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) manager Mark Jennings-Bates told the outlet. Jennings said Kaslo SAR was "able to get to them efficiently," but one of the vehicle's occupants was dead at the scene. The other died later at a hospital. Karlo SAR did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital inquiry. Toyota World Runners' YouTube page started in January 2020. It has 200,000 subscribers who have viewed its 345 outdoor adventure-themed videos nearly 18 million times. An account with the same name has more than 74,000 followers on Instagram. "I'm sorry to all that this has affected. This is a big loss for the offroad community and a bigger loss to Matthew's and Stacey's family and close friends," fellow off-roading creator Colin Stuart of Dirt Theory said, according to The Sun. He was reportedly with the couple at the time of the crash, and "did everything" in his power to save them. "Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story," Colleen Tourot, who the Daily Mail reports is Stacey's mother, said in a social media post.
