The two men, ages unavailable, were in a group of about 26 motorcycles headed north on Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville, in a column formation in the left lane. Traffic came to a stop. The two lead bikes were able to avoid an SUV in front, but the remainder of the group crashed either into that vehicle or into each other, police said.
They are members of the Brother Speed motorcycle club, said Oregon State Police Lt. Gregg Hastings. They were enroute to Portland for a club event.
On the Brother Speed website, it's self-described as "a club that is serious about brotherhood, respect, riding fast and building Choppers." The Portland chapter was chartered in 1970.
Oregon State Police
Sinclair and Bowyer, were taken to Portland-area trauma hospital by Lifeflight. Eight others were also hurt, according to Oregon State Police. Injuries included shoulder and hip damage and broken bones. All were taken to from the wreck by ambulance. Two others were treated at the scene and refused an ambulance ride.
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