Tragedy in the Mountains: Remembering Matthew Peter Yeomans & Stacey Tourout

Tragedy in the Mountains: Remembering Matthew Peter Yeomans & Stacey Tourout

The Lantzville, British Columbia community—and heartfelt supporters across the globe—are mourning the sudden, tragic loss of two beloved figures: Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout. The couple, known for their adventurous spirit and inspiring YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, died in a devastating off-road accident on August 7, 2025, near Silvercup Ridge in the Purcell Range, close to Trout Lake, B.C. Travel And Tour WorldPeople.com

What happened:
On the evening of August 7, Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) teams responded to a motor vehicle rollover in remote mountainous terrain. Upon arrival, rescuers found one individual deceased at the scene; the second, critically injured, was airlifted to Nakusp Hospital but sadly succumbed later that evening Travel And Tour WorldPeople.com. Challenging conditions—including rugged terrain, high altitude, and diminishing daylight—made the rescue and recovery especially difficult People.com+1.

Who they were:

• Matthew Yeomans, based in Lantzville, was an owner/director of Yeomans Photo and Film. He was known for his visual storytelling, creative spirit, and gentle, loyal nature thelegacymoments.siteBetter Maths.

• Stacey Tourout, hailing from the same area, shared his passions—travel, overlanding, and connection to the world—with grace, compassion, and infectious enthusiasm Better MathsNanaimo News Bulletin.

Together, they built a life of adventure filled with beauty, creativity, and authenticity—traveling through rugged landscapes, including a remarkable journey across 17 countries over 17 months in a vintage Toyota Chinook mini RV Nanaimo News Bulletin. Their YouTube channel, Toyota World Runners, amassed over 200,000 subscribers, while their Instagram community reached nearly 74,000 — testament to the inspiration they sparked with their spirit of exploration and determination People.com+1inkl.

Loved by many:
Stacey’s mother, Colleen Tourout, shared a poignant tribute on Facebook:

“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 off‑road accident on Aug 7, 2025, in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much. 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.” People.com+1

Messages of sorrow and support poured in from fans, friends, and fellow creators. The off-roading and adventure community grieved their passing deeply, calling them “legends” and expressing gratitude for their impact and adventurous legacy People.com+1.