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Multi-motorycle wreck on I-5 south of Portland

06:50 PM PDT on Friday, September 18, 2009
KGW. com & NWCN.com Staff


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20 motorcycles were involved in a crash on I-5.
WILSONVILLE -- At least 10 motorcycles in a group of 26 motorcycles crashed on I-5 northbound about 2 miles south of Wilsonville Friday afternoon, according to the Oregon State Police. The crash also involved two passenger vehicles.

Apparently the group of motorcyclists were following a passenger vehicle when traffic ahead began slowing. The car and motorcyclists all tried to slow but collided with one another. A vehicle in the middle northbound lane was reportedly struck by one of the motorcycles.

Two of the motorcyclists were reported to be critically injured and transported by Life Flight.

At least eight others were also hurt and transported by ground ambulance to area hospitals, according to Oregon State Police. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue reported that one Lifeflight helicopter has been dispatched.

They are members of the Brother Speed motorcycle club, said Oregon State Police Lt. Gregg Hastings.

All northbound lanes were closed until 4 p.m., where traffic was backed up 5 miles. Southbound lanes were also very slow.

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