A well-known British Columbia influencer couple has died following a devastating off-road accident in the province’s rugged Purcell Range, leaving their loved ones and thousands of fans in shock.Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, creators of the popular over-landing YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, were killed on August 7 while navigating a remote forestry road near Trout Lake. The pair, celebrated for their adventurous spirit and vehicle builds, had cultivated over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 76,000 Instagram followers..Kaslo Search and Rescue confirmed they were called to the scene after reports of a vehicle crash in steep terrain. One victim was found deceased at the scene; the other was airlifted to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to injuries. Initial indications suggest their vehicle may have lost control on the rugged trail.Just days before the accident, the couple posted what would become their final video: “VANCOUVER ISLAND | The Off-Road Version,” featuring sweeping shots of the Canadian wilderness and challenging off-road routes. The video’s comments have since filled with messages of grief from fans across the world..Tourout’s mother, Colleen, confirmed the tragedy in a Facebook post that has been widely shared online. “It’s a devastating end to an amazing Love Story,” she wrote. “I am grateful they are together forever as we knew they would always be.”For years, Tourout and Yeomans embodied a free-spirited, adventurous lifestyle that resonated deeply with their audience.Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
