Off-Roading Crash Takes the Lives of Popular Influencers Behind Toyota World Runners Channel

A beloved Canadian couple behind Toyota World Runners channel known to thousands around the globe for their international off-road adventures lost their lives.

The couple crashed on August 7, 2025 in the mountains of British Columbia. They lived doing what they loved and died together doing what they loved. 

Toyota World Runners Channel

Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout had garnered a following of more than 200,000 YouTube followers on their Toyota World Runners channel that chronicled their travels and RV maintenance videos. They also ran a blog documenting their extensive car and RV retrofits. 

The young couple had become engaged during a trip last year in the mountains of South America, when Matthew drew a ring on Stacy‘s finger, as he had left the appropriate “jewelry” back in Canada. The magical moment was filmed. 

It’s believed that Yeomans and Tourout lost control of their vehicle over rough terrain in the remote Trout Lake area in the Kootenay region and then plummeted more than 600 feet down a rock field, rolling over many times, as reported by a second vehicle and friend who was following at the time.  The Kaslo Search and Rescue team assisted after the crash. 

Messages of grief and well wishes poured in from across the globe as family, friends, and followers learned the devastating news about the adventure icons who wanted to travel the world in a vehicle they built themselves. 

Of note, they reported on their YouTube channel that they held the world record for building a Toyota Chinook vehicle in 100 days. The vehicle, named “Sunday” is a custom RV that uses a Toyota Chinook, a 70’s camper body, on a Land Cruiser chassis. 

Off-Road Safety Tips

Pickup Truck +SUV Talk acknowledges the risk we all take driving motor vehicles, in general, and traveling in off-road locations. We know this experienced couple obviously followed the rules and knew what they were doing, but accidents can happen at any time. With that in mind, we offer the following safety reminders. 

1. Travel with a second vehicle whenever you can. Make sure your vehicle is well-equipped for the conditions required for your travel. Leave a plan behind so that someone knows where you’re going and when you are expecting to return. 

2. Carry recovery equipment for your vehicle, a medical kit, extra food and water, and technical clothing for high temperatures and cold weather. 

3. Know your vehicle and know how to do basic maintenance and repair on the trail. Bring spare parts and fluids, For serious adventure, travel, or if you will be off the pavement for more than a couple of days or taking a short trip. 

4. If you’re not familiar with four wheeling, join a four-wheel-drive club or attend a four-wheeling program. There are many in the country put on by both auto manufacturers, as well as highly-trained and certified professionals. 

5. Have high capacity radios with extra batteries and SOS beacons for extreme and/or remote travel.