ToyotaWorldRunners influencers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans were killed in a rollover crash near Trout Lake, British Columbia, on August 7, according to officials. The couple, known for their off-roading adventures on YouTube, died in a remote, high-altitude incident that posed a significant challenge for rescue teams. The couple, who were part of a popular off-road community, had amassed a substantial following on social media platforms.
The incident, which occurred in a remote and high-altitude area, presented significant challenges for the rescue team. Stacey and Matthew, known for their off-road adventures on YouTube, were part of a popular influencer community that had a substantial social media following. The couple’s YouTube channel, which started in January 2020, has 200,000 subscribers and has accumulated nearly 18 million views. A press release from Kaslo SAR indicated that once the rescue team arrived at the scene, a male occupant was found dead, and a woman was found disoriented and suffering from serious injuries, later succumbing to her wounds in the hospital. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Fellow off-roading creator Colin Stuart of Dirt Theory, who was reportedly present at the time of the crash, expressed his condolences, stating that he did everything in his power to save them. Stacey’s mother, Colleen Tourot, shared her grief in a social media post, emphasizing the profound loss for the off-road community and the couple’s family.
The couple’s YouTube page started in January 2020. It has 200,000 subscribers who have viewed its 345 outdoor adventure-themed videos nearly 18 million times. An account with the same name has more than 74,000 followers on Instagram. The cause of the crash is currently unknown. The incident has sparked discussions about the risks involved in off-road activities and the importance of safety measures in such environments.