Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, creators behind the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, tragically died on August 7, 2025, in a remote off-road accident in the Purcell Range of British Columbia. Hailing from Nanaimo, BC, Stacey and Matthew built a devoted following by documenting their adventurous life, including building the world’s first Land Cruiser Chinook in 100 days and traveling the length of the Pan-American Highway. They were engaged in April 2024 during their travels through South America, where Matthew proposed by drawing a ring on Stacey’s finger with a marker. Stacey’s mother, Colleen, expressed “unimaginable heartache,” noting that the couple passed away in “the beautiful mountains of British Columbia that they loved so much.”
We reached out to 4xJournal creator René Vermeer, who developed a close friendship with the couple during their visit to New Zealand. “Matthew and Stacey’s YouTube channel inspired thousands with its calm, thoughtful storytelling and honest look at life on the road. Their videos had a warmth that made viewers feel as though they knew them personally. Many did—not through meetings, but through the genuine way they shared their travels and their outlook on the world. I was fortunate to host them here in New Zealand. Together, we bought and built a classic Hilux so they could explore Aotearoa in 30 days. Working alongside them showed exactly who they were: humble, curious, respectful, and endlessly generous with their time and energy. Their gratitude for every experience, big or small, was real. Their passing is an immense loss for the travel and 4WD community, for their viewers, and for those of us who were able to share even a small part of their journey. Their impact, kindness, and spirit will be remembered. Long live TWR.”
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