Off-roading YouTubers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans die in tragic British Columbia car accident

The off-roading community is mourning the loss of Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, the Canadian couple behind the popular YouTube channel Toyota World Runners.

The duo, known for their ambitious builds and globe-spanning adventures, died on August 7 in a vehicular accident in the mountainous terrain near Trout Lake, British Columbia.

Their deaths were confirmed by Stacey’s mother, Colleen Tourout, in a deeply personal social media tribute.

"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."

She 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."

Hailing from Nanaimo, British Columbia, 31-year-olds Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans built a devoted online following by sharing their off-roading expeditions and road trips.

With more than 200,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 72,000 Instagram followers, Tourout and Yeomans had built a loyal audience by taking viewers along on their rugged expeditions across North and South America.

Internet mourns adventurous couple Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans

Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans' passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans and fellow off-roaders alike.

"Off roading is inherently risky but rewarding. Condolences to the families. Very sad," a fan wrote on X (Twitter).

"That sucks. I pray their families find comfort and grace while enduring their grieving," another commented.

"That's rough, man. Life can be real unfair sometimes. Rest in peace," an online user said.

"So tragic. They lived for adventure, but it’s a harsh reminder of the risks. Markets bounce back, but lives don’t—kinda puts things in perspective. @DavidNeomi873 had a point about how fleeting it all is. Stay safe out there," one posted.

Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans' passion for remote escapades made them standouts in the automotive adventure content.

Their most famous project, the “world’s first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days,” fused the body of a Toyota Chinook camper with a Toyota Land Cruiser chassis, creating a one-of-a-kind off-road camper known as "Sunday" that became their signature ride.

Their YouTube channel chronicled not only the vehicle’s construction and upgrades but also the couple’s journeys, including an ambitious pan-American trip. Over 17 months, they drove “Sunday” through 17 countries, traveling from Canada all the way to Argentina.

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