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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
What Happened to Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans? What We Know About the Influencers Who Died
The online community has continued to mourn influencers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans after their deaths in August. Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) confirmed the deaths of the couple, who ran the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, claiming that rescuers were called to the scene of an off-road motor vehicle accident on August 7 around 7:30 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,' Mark Jennings-Bates, a manager of the Kaslo SAR, told Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), noting that rescuers had an accurate location for the incident. He continued, "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." Scroll down for everything we know so far about Tourout and Yeomans' deaths: Where Were Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans Found? Tourout and Yeomans were found in British Columbia after falling downhill about 200 meters, which is roughly 656 feet, according to Jennings-Bates. He claimed that the pair rolled 'many, many times' during the incident. One of the victims allegedly had no vital signs in the vehicle while the other was taken to a hospital and later died. Jennings-Bates claimed that the rescue to locate Tourout and Yeomans was 'challenging' because of the uphill terrain, but noted that his team was able to do it "efficiently." The team has also allegedly responded to several calls around the location where the incident occurred. What Is Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans' Cause of Death? No cause of death has been shared at this time. What Caused Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans' Off-Roading Accident? While Jennings-Bates claimed that the exact cause of the accident was unclear, he suspected that Tourout and Yeoman lost control on the terrain. What Have Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans' Family Said About Their Deaths? The couple's family announced their deaths on August 11 alongside an image of Tourout and Yeoman smiling while standing in front of a mountain. '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,' the statement shared via Facebook read. The message continued, '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.' Did Stacey Tourout or Matthew Yeomans Initially Survive the Off-Roading Accident? Jennings-Bates told People that Tourout was still conscious when the team arrived at the scene of the incident, but suffered a 'severe head injury.' Tourout, who allegedly 'didn't realize quite how injured she was,' was lifted from the area by helicopter. She was then transferred to an ambulance that took her to a local hospital, where she died later that night. Jennings-Bates claimed that Yeomans had been ejected from the vehicle in the crash and had 'no vital signs' when the rescue team located his body. He noted that the couple crashed in an area with 'pretty rough terrain,' alleging that the vehicle fell roughly 200 meters (around 656 feet) down a 'steep boulder field.' Tourout reportedly remained in the vehicle until it came to a stop. 'From what I understand, it's one of the few patches of the road that doesn't have a forest on the side,' Jennings-Bates told the outlet. 'So anywhere else, they would've been caught by the trees — they would've maybe gotten a bit hurt. But this is the one area where they were gonna go for a big ride if they did go off the side road.' Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Rescuers reveal tragic influencer was initially found alive after 650ft fall that also killed her partner
An influencer was still alive when she was rescued after a fatal off-roading crash in the Canadian Rockies, a rescuer has revealed. Stacey Tourout suffered a 'severe' head injury in the August 7 incident that also claimed the life of her partner Matthew Yeomans. The pair were behind the popular Toyota World Runners YouTube channel and had been traveling in the mountainous region near Trout Lake in British Columbia province. Rescuers have revealed that Tourout was still alive when they arrived at the harrowing scene on a 'backcountry trail' where the terrain is described as 'pretty rough.' Tourout was still conscious after the couple 'lost control' of their vehicle and rolled 'many, many times' downhill, though she had suffered 'a severe head injury,' Kaslo Search and Rescue Communication Manager Mark Jennings-Bates told PEOPLE. 'She didn't realize quite how injured she was,' Jennings-Bates said, adding Tourout was lifted from the scene by helicopter and placed in ambulance that took her to a local hospital, where she later died. Yeomans was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was found with 'no vital signs,' according to Jennings-Bates. The engaged couple was traveling along a forestry road 'somewhere in the mountains' near Trout Lake, Jennings-Bates told CBC. While the official cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, investigators believe they likely lost control of the vehicle and plummeted down a mountain. Jennings-Bates estimated they fell about 650ft until they slammed into the bottom. He also described the rescue operation as 'challenging' because it was a long uphill journey to get to them, although he said his team did so 'efficiently.' He also noted his team has responded to the many calls in the area where they died, as it is difficult to navigate and rugged. 'From what I understand, it's one of the few patches of the road that doesn't have a forest on the side,' Jennings-Bates said. 'So anywhere else, they would've been caught by the trees — they would've maybe gotten a bit hurt. But this is the one area where they were gonna go for a big ride if they did go off the side road.' Stacey's mother confirmed the couple's death in a heartbreaking social media post. She wrote they died together in an off-road accident '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,' Colleen Tourout wrote. 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. '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,' the creator behind The Story Till Now YouTube channel, Shaun, wrote.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Influencer killed after car plunged 650ft down mountain was still alive after crash
YouTube influencer Stacey Tourout was still alive when her vehicle fell 650ft off a rocky Canadian mountain which killed her fiance Matthew Yeomans on impact YouTube influencer Stacey Tourout was still alive after her car crashed and plunged 650ft off a Canadian mountain, it has been revealed. According to rescuers, the star of Toyota World Runners had sustained "severe" head injuries on impact following the crash which occurred near Trout Lake, in British Columbia. According to the first responders, the vehicle crashed in the mountains and also claimed the life of her fiancé Matthew Yeomans. When rescuers arrived at the harrowing incident, Stacey appeared to still be alive. The couple had been driving along a "blackcountry trail" which is known to be a "pretty rough" terrain. Speaking to PEOPLE, Kaslo Search and Rescue Communication Manager Mark Jennings-Bates said the couple "lost control" of their car and "rolled many, many times" downhill and she suffered "severe" head trauma. He added: "She didn't realize quite how injured she was." Stacey was taken from the crash by helicopter and placed in an ambulance that rushed her to a nearby hospital. But despite the best efforts from medics, she died following the serious nature of her injuries. Meanwhile, Matthew was propelled from the vehicle at the time of the crash and was found with "no vital signs", according to Mark Jennings-Bates. As yet, the official cause of death has not been confirmed but it has been alleged that the couple lost control of their car and fell down the mountain to their death. The rescue communications manager estimated that the engaged couple fell 656ft downhill. When speaking about the rescue mission, Mark Jennings-Bates continued that it was "challenging" due to an "uphill journey to get to them." He went on to say: "From what I understand, it's one of the few patches of the road that doesn't have a forest on the side. " He added: "So anywhere else, they would've been caught by the trees — they would've maybe gotten a bit hurt. But this is the one area where they were gonna go for a big ride if they did go off the side road." In a devastating social media post, Stacey's mother Colleen Tourout confirmed the couple's death. She penned that they died together "in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much." She went on to say: "Please keep us and them in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this devastating end to an amazing Love Story."
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Sad update after influencer couple killed
A rescuer has revealed that a well-known Canadian travel influencer who died in an off-roading crash alongside her fiance was still alive as she plunged 200 metres down a rocky mountain. 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 in British Columbia when they crashed. While the cause of the crash on August 7 remains unclear, authorities suspect they lost control on rough terrain. Kaslo Search and Rescue Communication Manager Mark Jennings-Bates said Tourout was still conscious after the vehicle rolled 'many, many times' downhill. She had been ejected from the vehicle and had sustained a 'severe' head injury. Her fiance Yeomans was found with 'no vital signs'. 'She didn't realise quite how injured she was,' Jennings-Bates told People. She was lifted from the scene by helicopter and taken to hospital, where she died. Jennings-Bates said the crash occurred 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.' The couple were known for documenting their travels across North and South America. They had built 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. Tributes from the global 4x4 community poured 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.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Influencer killed in fatal off-road crash was still conscious after vehicle fell 656 feet
An influencer killed in a fatal off-roading crash alongside her fiancé initially survived the 650 foot plunge down a rocky Canadian mountain, a rescuer has revealed. Stacey Tourout sustained a 'severe' head injury following the collision on August 7, which ultimately claimed her life and that of her partner Matthew Yeomans. The couple, who were behind the popular Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, died after their vehicle crashed in the mountainous area near Trout Lake in British Columbia. Rescuers have revealed that Tourout was still alive when they arrived at the harrowing scene on a 'backcountry trail', where the terrain is described as 'pretty rough'. Tourout was still conscious after the couple 'lost control' of their vehicle and rolled 'many, many times' downhill, though she had suffered 'a severe head injury,' Kaslo Search and Rescue Communication Manager Mark Jennings-Bates told PEOPLE. 'She didn't realize quite how injured she was,' Jennings-Bates said, adding that Tourout was lifted from the scene by helicopter and placed in ambulance that took her to a local hospital, where she later died. Yeomans was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was found with 'no vital signs,' according to Jennings-Bates. The engaged couple was traveling along a forestry road 'somewhere in the mountains' near Trout Lake, Jennings-Bates told CBC. While the official cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, investigators believe they likely lost control of the vehicle and plummeted down a mountain. Jennings-Bates estimated they fell about 656 feet downhill until they slammed into the bottom. He also described the rescue operation as 'challenging' because it was a long uphill journey to get to them, although he said his team did so 'efficiently.' He also noted his team has responded to the many calls in the area where they died, as it is difficult to navigate and rugged. 'From what I understand, it's one of the few patches of the road that doesn't have a forest on the side,' Jennings-Bates said. 'So anywhere else, they would've been caught by the trees — they would've maybe gotten a bit hurt. But this is the one area where they were gonna go for a big ride if they did go off the side road.' Stacey's mother confirmed the couple's death in a heartbreaking social media post. She wrote they died together in an off-road accident '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,' Colleen Tourout wrote. 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. '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,' the creator behind The Story Till Now YouTube channel, Shaun, wrote.
