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Toronto Sun
2 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Toronto Sun
B.C. influencers die in off-road accident: 'Devastating end to an amazing love story'
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans spearheaded the videos for Toyota World Runners, a channel with more than 200,000 subscribers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, who ran the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, died after an off-road accident, her mother said in a Facebook post. Photo by Colleen Tourout/Facebook A Nanaimo influencer couple, who documented their thrilling off-road adventures on YouTube, died last week in an accident in the Kaslo backcountry. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans spearheaded the videos for Toyota World Runners, a channel with more than 200,000 subscribers. On their website, they documented how they fixed up Land Cruisers and other vehicles and wrote of their extensive travels across North and South America. Last year they got engaged. But their love story met a tragic end last Thursday while off roading in the mountainous region of the West Kootenays. They were traversing in steep terrain 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. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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 rollover near Silver Cup Ridge in the Purcell mountain range at about 6:30 p.m. A helicopter aided the ground teams in the search for the vehicle. When they arrived, search and rescue crews found one person with no vital signs and another person a short distance from the crash site suffering from serious injuries. That person later died in hospital, according to Kaslo SAR. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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.' In a heartfelt social media post announcing their engagement last year, Yeomans said he knew right away he wanted to be with her forever. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans died Aug. 7, 2025 in an off roading accident in the B.C. Interior. Photo by Stacey Tourout/Facebook 'After our first date I knew I could spend my life with this girl. Driving the length of the Americas in a rig that we built has made us into a remarkable team,' he wrote. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. They were on the road and he'd left the ring in Canada so he drew one on her finger with a Sharpie, figuring it would be a good story to tell their future children. Tributes poured in on social media for the pair this week, with dozens of posts describing them as an extraordinary couple who inspired thousands. Many wrote that their deaths are a major loss in the off roading and 4X4 enthusiast community. ticrawford@ Read More Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays World Columnists Columnists
The Province
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Province
'Devastating end to an amazing love story': B.C. influencers die in off-road accident
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans spearheaded the videos for Toyota World Runners, a channel with more than 200,000 subscribers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, who ran the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, died after an off-road accident, her mother said in a Facebook post. Photo by Colleen Tourout/Facebook A Nanaimo influencer couple, who documented their thrilling off-road adventures on YouTube, died last week in an accident in the Kaslo backcountry. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans spearheaded the videos for Toyota World Runners, a channel with more than 200,000 subscribers. On their website, they documented how they fixed up Land Cruisers and other vehicles and wrote of their extensive travels across North and South America. Last year they got engaged. But their love story met a tragic end last Thursday while off roading in the mountainous region of the West Kootenays. They were off roading in steep terrain 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. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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 at about 7:30 p.m. One person died at the crash site and the other died later in hospital. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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.' More to come … ticrawford@ Read More International Soccer News Travel Local News News
New York Post
3 hours 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.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Canadian influencer couple dies in off-roading crash in British Columbia
Source: X An influencer couple from Canada, known for their adventurous off-road travel videos, has died after a tragic accident in the British Columbia Interior. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, creators of the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners with over 200,000 subscribers, were killed on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) confirmed to CBC that they were called to the crash site at around 7:30 p.m. local time. Rescuers believe the pair lost control of their vehicle while navigating rough terrain in the mountains near Trout Lake, B.C. Just days before the accident, they had shared what would become their final YouTube video, titled "VANCOUVER ISLAND | The Off-Road Version," which showed them camping in remote Canadian wilderness and testing their Toyota trucks on challenging trails. Mark Jennings-Bates, a manager with Kaslo SAR, told CBC: "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 [in the West Kootenay region of southeastern B.C.]. 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. 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 Undo " Jennings-Bates said one of the victims had no vital signs when crews arrived, while the other was airlifted to the hospital but later died. The cause of the crash is not confirmed, though he suspected 'a loss of control on rough terrain' as a possible factor. Tributes from family and fans Tourout's mother, Colleen, posted a heartfelt message on Facebook alongside a photograph of the couple in front of snow-covered mountains: "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. 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." Per an old post dated April 12, 2023, Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans met each other 'because of an old Toyota.' They said their agenda was to drive the Cruiser Chinook truck they built in 100 days 'around the world, starting with the entire western hemisphere: The Pan American Highway.' According to Yeomans' Facebook profile, the couple got engaged in April 2024, sharing a video of the proposal with followers. Beyond YouTube, they also had a strong Instagram presence with nearly 74,000 followers. A description on their Toyota World Runners YouTube channel reads: "Matthew and Stacey built the world's first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days. Now set off on their journey to drive the Pan American and beyond, this is their story about the adventure, the personal growth, and choosing to LIVE life and create a legacy community of people who are seekers of the unknown. We are documenting our build, the trip plan, and hope to leave you with wisdom and inspiration for why we travel and how you can find fulfillment doing the same, in your own way. " Their final Instagram post, shared six days before the tragedy, featured photos from Vancouver Island and was captioned: "Really just soaking up all of these Vancouver island summer juices. Our first summer in a few years where we get to experience the seasons change and the joy the sun brings us soggy rainforest dogs as we come out of hiding."
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Influencer couple die in off-road accident while traveling through wilderness
A Canadian influencer couple who shared their expansive off-roading adventures online have died in a horror crash while driving through rugged terrain. Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, the pair behind the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, died on August 7 in the mountainous region near to Trout Lake in British Columbia. The pair had over 200,000 subscribers and more than 72,000 Instagram followers who they kept updated on their explorations through North and South America. As confirmed by Stacey's mother in a heartbreaking social media post, Stacey and Matthew died together in an off-road accident 'in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much.' Collen Tourot wrote: 'Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story.' Stacey and Mathew's claim to fame was building the 'world's first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days,' according to their YouTube bio. The custom vehicle combines the body of a Toyota Chinook camper and a Toyota Land Cruiser to essentially create the perfect camper for off-roading. It is unclear if the couple were driving the Land Cruiser when the fatal crash occurred. While the cause of the incident is unconfirmed, Mark Jennings-Bates of Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR), told CBC that they likely lost control of their vehicle on the rocky route. He was also unsure if they were filming their trip when the accident occurred. The search and rescue team was alerted that there was an alarming incident at around 7:30pm on the day Stacey and Matthew died. Jennings-Bates said 'teams were able to get to them efficiently' and one of the victims was found dead on site. The other was transported to the hospital, where they later succumbed to their critical injuries. In light of the devastating loss to their loved ones and the international online community they have built, social media has been flooded with heartfelt tributes, remembering the ambitious duo. Shaun, the creator behind The Story Till Now YouTube channel, wrote: '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 explained that while he never met them in person, he often spoke with Matthew on the phone. Shaun revealed that the last time he had spoken to Matthew was the day before he and his fiancee died. Shaun's jeep broke down, and he was 'trying to figure out how to get it home.' He continued: '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.' Another off-roading creator, Colin Stuart who runs the Dirt Theory channel, said he was with the couple when the horror unfolded. On Facebook, he wrote: 'I was with them when it happened and did everything in my power to save them. 'Those were the hardest 20 hours I have ever lived. The hardest decisions I have ever had to make. 'I'm sorry to all that this has affected. This is a big loss for the off road community and a bigger loss to Matthew's and Stacey's family and close friends.' In a tear-jerking obituary written for the couple, they were described as the 'heart and soul' of the off-roading community. Amid this harrowing tragedy, Jennings-Bates has warned people to proceed with caution when it comes to off-roading. Speaking to CBC, he said: 'You're not on a highway, you don't need to wear a seatbelt, but it's always good to use the safety devices that are built into the equipment to help protect you as well.'
