Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Two motorcycle riders were hospitalized following a crash at about 10:28 pm Monday on U.S. Highway 59, about 1.6 miles south of Sallisaw. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported Shawn Chambers, 42, of Muldrow and Craig Silvay, 48, of Fort Smith were both hospitalized following the wreck. Chambers was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith and admitted with trunk and internal injuries. He was listed in stable condition. Silvay was transported by Tulsa Life Flight to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa and admitted with arm, leg, head and internal and external injuries. He was also listed in stable condition. The OHP reported Chambers was riding a 1996 Harley Davidson north when he laid the motorcycle over on its side. The OHP reported unsafe speed was the cause of the crash. Silvay, who was riding directly behind Chambers, collided with Chambers. The OHP reported Silvay had the odor of alcohol on him. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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