YouTube Stars Killed in Horror Off-Road Car Accident
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Influencer couple die tragically in off-road accident while traveling through wilderness
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, the pair behind the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, died on August 7 in the mountainous region near Trout Lake in British Columbia. The pair garnered more than 200,000 subscribers and more than 72,000 Instagram followers by documenting their explorations through North and South America. Their claim to fame was building the ‘world’s first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days,’ according to their YouTube bio. While the cause of the incident is unconfirmed, Mark Jennings-Bates of Kaslo Search and Rescue, told CBC they likely lost control of their vehicle on the rocky route. The search and rescue team was alerted that there was an alarming incident at around 7:30pm the day Stacey and Matthew died. Stacey’s mother, Colleen Tourot, confirmed in a heartbreaking social media post, they died together in an off-road accident ‘in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much’
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, the pair behind the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, died on August 7 in the mountainous region near Trout Lake in British Columbia.
The pair garnered more than 200,000 subscribers and more than 72,000 Instagram followers by documenting their explorations through North and South America.
As confirmed by Stacey’s mother in a heartbreaking social media post, 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 Tourot wrote.
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 a camper suitable for off-roading.
It is unclear if they were driving the Land Cruiser when the fatal crash occurred.
Stacey Tourout (left) and Matthew Yeomans (right) died on August 7 in the mountainous region near Trout Lake in British Columbia
The pair was behind the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, which has more than 200,000 subscribers
While the cause of the incident is unconfirmed, Mark Jennings-Bates of Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR), told CBC they likely lost control of their vehicle on the rocky route.
He was also unsure if they were filming their trip when they got into the accident, as the couple frequently posted videos of themselves off-roading.
The search and rescue team was alerted that there was an alarming incident at around 7:30pm 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.
‘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.
He explained that while he never met them in person, he often spoke with Matthew on the phone.
Stacey (pictured) and Matthew were avid travelers who were known to refit vehicles so they could drive them off-road
Shaun revealed that the last time he had spoken to Matthew was the day before he and his fiancée died. Shaun’s jeep broke down, and he was ‘trying to figure out how to get it home.’
‘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.
‘I was with them when it happened and did everything in my power to save them,’ he wrote on Facebook.
‘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 offroad community and a bigger loss to Matthew’s and Stacey’s family and close friends.’
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
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.
‘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,’ he told CBC.
Influencer couple behind YouTube channel Toyota World Runners killed in crash in ‘the mountains they loved so much’
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans lost control driving through rough terrain in the mountains near Trout Lake in British Colombia, Canada. Rescuers were called to an offroad motor vehicle incident around 7:30pm local time on August 7. One of the occupants was dead when they arrived, while the other was rushed to hospital where they later died. The pair had 200,000 subscribers on YouTube and 72,000 followers on Instagram. The exact cause of the crash wasn’t clear, though the running theory is a loss of control on rough terrain. Fans and friends flooded the couple’s YouTube and social media channels with tributes in the wake of the heartbreaking news. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans lost control driving through rough terrain in the mountains near Trout Lake in British Colombia, Canada, rescuers believe.
6 Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans died in an off-roading accident Credit: Instagram/toyotaworldrunners
6 The pair had 200,000 subscribers on YouTube and 72,000 followers on Instagram Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans
6 The Land Cruiser Chinook vehicle the couple built Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans
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Stacey and Matthew, from Canada, ran the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, with more than 200,000 subscribers, and had amassed 72,000 followers on Instagram.
News of their deaths was shared on social media by friends and family and confirmed by Kaslo Search and Rescue, who responded to the scene.
Mark Jennings-Bates, a manager with Kaslo SAR, said rescuers were called to an offroad motor vehicle incident around 7:30pm local time on August 7.
He said: “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.
“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 that one of the occupants was dead when they arrived, while the other was rushed to hospital where they later died.
He said the exact cause of the crash wasn’t clear, though the running theory is a loss of control on rough terrain.
It also isn’t known whether the couple had been filming at the time.
Viewers loved watching their explorations across North and South America – and their journey to building the “world’s first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days,” according to the YouTube bio.
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The custom vehicle combines the body of a Toyota Chinook camper and a Toyota Land Cruiser to create an off-road camper van.
It’s not clear whether they were riding in the Toyota Chinook when they died.
Mark Jennings-Bates urged anyone planning a trip into the mountains to be prepared for the event of an accident, particularly as rescuers may need extra time to get there.
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.”
Another off-roading creator, Colin Stuart, who runs the Dirt Theory channel, said he was with the couple at the time of the tragedy.
He wrote on Facebook: “I was with them when it happened and did everything in my power to save them.
6 The pair travelled extensively around North and South America Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans
6 Fellow off-road enthusiasts have shared their heartbreak at hearing the news Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans
“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 offroad community and a bigger loss to Matthew’s and Stacey’s family and close friends.”
Fans and friends flooded the couple’s YouTube and social media channels with tributes in the wake of the heartbreaking news.
Fellow content creator Shaun, 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.”
Shaun had never met the couple, but they had been planning to very soon and often spoke on the phone.
He spoke to Matthew the day before the accident, when Shaun’s Jeep broke down and he was figuring out how to get it home.
Shaun wrote: “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.”
Influencer couple dies: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, known for documented adventures, killed in accident
Popular YouTubers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans have died in a tragic off-roading accident in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. The couple, who ran the channel Toyota World Runners, were widely followed for their content exploring some of the world’s most remote and rugged locations. Their YouTube channel had over 2.02 lakh subscribers, while their Instagram page boasted 74,200 followers.
According to People magazine, the accident took place on August 7 when the duo reportedly lost control of their vehicle on rough mountain terrain. By the time rescue teams from Kaslo Search and Rescue reached the scene, one of them had already lost vital signs, while the other succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital.
“With unimaginable heartache, the families of Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout would like to advise that we lost them both… in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much,” Stacey’s mother, Colleen, wrote in a Facebook post confirming the news.
Adventure, records and a global dream The Canadian couple gained global recognition for setting a world record– building the first Land Cruiser Chinook in just 100 days. Their YouTube channel had over 2.02 lakh subscribers, while their Instagram page boasted 74,200 followers.
Just six days before the tragedy, they had shared a post from Vancouver Island, writing: “Really just soaking up all of these Vancouver Island summer juices.”
In an older post from April 2023, Stacey and Matthew revealed they first met “because of an old Toyota” and planned to drive their custom-built Cruiser Chinook around the world, starting with the Pan American Highway across the western hemisphere.
Heartbreaking final YouTube video shows influencer couple putting truck through ‘ultimate test’ days before deadly crash
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans ran YouTube channel Toyota World Runners. Couple died after losing control of their vehicle in rough terrain near Trout Lake, Canada. Days earlier, the pair shared a video on their YouTube channel that would serve as their haunting swansong. The hour-long video shows them putting Toyota trucks through an “ultimate test” in the rough terrain. Heartbroken fans in the comments section have paid tribute to the influencer couple. Tourout’s mother Colleen paid tribute in a heartwrenching Facebook post. The precise cause of the crash remains unknown, but the working theory is that the vehicle lost control on rough terrain in British Colombia. The couple were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other later passed away in hospital, rescuers said.
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans ran the Toyota World Runners YouTube channel, which has more than 200,000 subscribers.
7 An influencer couple behind YouTube channel Toyota World Runners were killed in a crash Credit: Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans
7 Their heartbreaking final video was posted just days ago Credit: YouTube
7 The video shows them camping out in the stunning Canadian scenery Credit: YouTube
7 They tested their trucks on the rocky trail Credit: YouTube
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.
But a few days earlier, the pair shared a video on their YouTube channel that would serve as their haunting swansong.
Titled “VANCOUVER ISLAND | The Off-Road Version”, the hour-long video shows them putting Toyota trucks through an “ultimate test” in the rough terrain.
The video shows 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.”
Popular influencer couple killed in horror off-road crash in ‘the beautiful mountains they loved so much’ in Canada
News of the couple’s passing was shared on social media by friends and family – and was also confirmed by Kaslo Search and Rescue.
Kaslo SAR manager Mark Jennings-Bates said rescuers were called to an off-road motor vehicle incident around 7:30pm local time on August 7.
He said: “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.
“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.”
He added that one occupant of the vehicle was dead when they arrived at the scene, while the other later passed away in hospital.
The precise cause of the crash remains unknown, but the working theory is that the vehicle lost control on rough terrain.
Tourout’s mother Colleen paid tribute in a heartwrenching Facebook post.
She wrote: “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.”
7 Tourout’s mother Colleen paid tribute in a heartwrenching Facebook post
7 The precise cause of the crash remains unknown Credit: YouTube
YouTube couple Toyota World Runners die in horrific off-roading crash
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, creators of YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, have died following a horrific off-roading crash in British Columbia, Canada. The pair, who had over 200,000 subscribers and were known for documenting their adventurous backcountry trips, were killed on Thursday, August 7. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but SAR’s manager suggested a loss of control on rough terrain may have been a factor. Fans have flooded the comments with tributes, with one saying, “I’m in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us”
The pair, who had over 200,000 subscribers and were known for documenting their adventurous backcountry trips, were killed on Thursday, August 7, according to Canadian state media and statements from friends and family.
Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) confirmed they were called to the scene of a motor vehicle rollover near Silver Cup Ridge, adjacent to Trout Lake in the Purcell Range, at around 6:30 p.m. local time.
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“Two ground teams were dispatched immediately, supported by a quad team for rapid access,” SAR said in a statement. “The team was also able to secure a local helicopter and pilot to assist. Given the potential severity of injuries and the limited daylight remaining, air support was critical.”
Rescuers found one individual with no vital signs and another, located away from the crash site, who was disoriented and suffering from serious injuries.
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Facebook/Colleen Tourout Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans both died in the offroad accident.
The injured victim was flown to Nakusp Hospital, where she later died. The second victim was recovered from the mountain with the help of police and the coroner.
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While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, SAR’s manager suggested a loss of control on rough terrain may have been a factor.
Fans mourn Toyota World Runners after BC car crash
Just days before the tragedy, Tourout and Yeomans uploaded what would become their final video, VANCOUVER ISLAND | The Off-Road Version. The hour-long feature showed the couple camping in scenic wilderness and pushing their Toyota trucks to the limit on rugged trails.
Heartbroken fans have flooded the comments with tributes. One wrote, “I’m in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us.” Another said, “We wished this episode would have lasted forever, as it meant we’d never have to truly say goodbye.”
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Tourout’s mother, Colleen, also shared an emotional statement on Facebook: “With unimaginable heartache, the families of Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout would like to advise that we lost them both tragically… in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much.
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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.”
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The Toyota World Runners YouTube channel has since been inundated with condolences, with fans remembering the duo for their passion, warmth, and love of the outdoors.