A heartfelt yet tragic story emerged today as popular travel influencers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans—the faces behind the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners—lost their lives in a fatal off-road accident in British Columbia. The incident occurred on August 7, near Trout Lake in the mountainous Purcell Range, as they navigated remote terrain in their custom Land Cruiser.

Authorities from Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) responded promptly to the crash site at approximately 6:30 p.m., deploying both ground teams and helicopter support due to limited access and daylight. One traveler was found deceased at the scene; the other was located away from the crash site, taken to hospital, and later succumbed to injuries.

The couple had built a significant following—over 200,000 YouTube subscribers and 72,000 Instagram followers—by documenting adventurous overland journeys across the Americas. Their final video, “Vancouver Island | The Off-Road Version,” posted just days before the crash, has since become a poignant farewell for fans.

Stacey’s mother, Colleen Tourout, expressed her grief on social media, describing their deaths as “the devastating end to an amazing love story” and urging followers to keep them and the family in their thoughts. Fellow creators and fans have poured in tributes, highlighting their infectious passion for adventure and sharing memories of their warmth and inspiration.

Their untimely passing underscores the inherent risks of remote off-road exploration and has deeply affected the global overlanding community, prompting renewed discussions on safety and preparedness in remote filming environments.