YouTube Adventurer Couple Dies in Tragic 650-Foot Off-Road Plunge in Canada

YouTube influencer couple, Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans

A well-known YouTube influencer couple, Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, has died in a devastating off-road accident after their vehicle rolled “many, many times” down a 650-foot mountain slope in British Columbia, Canada.

The engaged duo, creators of the popular Toyota World Runners channel, had built a following of over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube and 72,000 Instagram followers by documenting their thrilling overland journeys across North and South America. Their adventures often featured rugged terrain, remote campsites, and the Toyota trucks they put through extreme endurance tests.

The influencer couple behind YouTube channel Toyota World Runners died in a crash

The fatal crash occurred on a forestry road in the mountains near Trout Lake. According to Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) manager Mark Jennings-Bates, the couple likely lost control of their vehicle before it tumbled down the steep, rocky hillside. Rescuers estimate the Toyota plunged about 656 feet, rolling repeatedly before coming to rest at the bottom.

Emergency crews faced a grueling uphill trek over rugged terrain to reach the scene. Jennings-Bates said one victim was already deceased upon arrival, while the other was “disoriented and suffering from serious injuries” before dying later in the hospital. It remains unclear who died at the scene.

The couple rolled 'many, many times' in their vehicle before they died

Stacey’s mother confirmed the couple’s deaths in a heartfelt message, saying they died “in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much.” She described their relationship as “an amazing love story” and asked for thoughts and prayers for the family.

Tributes from the off-road and adventure travel community have poured in. Fellow influencer Shaun, from The Story Till Now YouTube channel, called their loss “a huge blow to our off-road community” and revealed that he had spoken with Matthew just one day before the accident. The two had discussed meeting for an off-road trip next month. “They tragically passed away the very next day, and I’m just devastated,” he said.

Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeoman died in ‘the mountains they loved so much’

The couple’s final video, posted shortly before their deaths, showed them camping in the Canadian wilderness and pushing their trucks through grueling trails. Fans have flooded the comments with condolences, calling them “beautiful souls” and “an inspiration.”

Jennings-Bates urged other off-road enthusiasts to take extra precautions in mountainous and remote terrain, stressing that even experienced drivers can face deadly hazards.