Stacey Tourout and Matthew YeomansStacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, the creators behind the popular 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, 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.
“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.
Facebook/Colleen TouroutThe 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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.