Influencer Stacey Tourout was still conscious after fatal off-roading accident with fiancé
Influencer Stacey Tourout and fiancé Matthew Yeomans were killed in a tragic off-roading accident
New details have emerged regarding the death of Canadian iInfluencer Stacey Tourout and fiancé Matthew Yeoman who were killed in a tragic off-roading accident. The pair who ran the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, died on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Kaslo Search and Rescue (SAR) shared a statement following the team being called to the off-roading accident that took place in the British Columbia Interior. The statement read: "On the evening of August 7 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Kaslo Search and Rescue received a call regarding a serious motor vehicle rollover near Silver Cup Ridge, adjacent to Trout Lake, high in the Purcell Range.”
The statement also read: "Two ground teams were dispatched immediately, supported by a quad team for rapid access. The team was also able to secure a local helicopter and pilot to assist. Given the potential severity of injuries and the limited daylight remaining, air support was critical."
Following Stacey Tourout’s death,’ her mother Colleen shared a photograph of Stacey and Matthew on Facebook and wrote: "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 offroad 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.”
It has now been revealed that Stacey Tourout was still conscious after a fatal off-roading accident. Mark Jennings-Bates, the Kaslo Search and Rescue Communications Manager told People magazine that Stacey had suffered a “severe head injury,” and also said that “he didn’t realize quite how injured she was.”
After being lifted from the scene by helicopter and taken to hospital, Stacey died in hospital that night. According to reports, Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans got engaged while on a road trip travelling the length of the Americas in April 2024.
Six days before the couple passed away, they posted an update on their Instagram page and said: “Really just soaking up all of these Vancouver island summer juices. Our first summer in a few years where we get to experience the seasons change and the joy the sun brings us soggy rainforest dogs as we come out of hiding.”
Tributes have been paid to the couple and one fan wrote: “Can't believe what we've just heard. So much strength to the family and friends. You will forever be the greatest icons in the overland community. You both will be dearly missed. Nobody can put into words how much joy and pleasure you've given to so many individuals and how hard you both will be missed. ❤️”
Nick and Mathilde behind the Instagram account for Next Meridien Expedition wrote: “Matthew & Stacey! You guys are legends ❤️ RIP. We’ll cherish forever following the Pan-American with you guys, chatting about the hotspots to check out and learning from each other! Condolences to family & friends, we truly admired Matthew & Stacey. ❤️”