Montreal

Hells Angels members gather in Pointe-Saint-Charles for funeral

Hells Angels members are gathering in large numbers at Saint-Charles church in Pointe-Saint-Charles for the funeral of a recently killed biker.

Kenny Bedard died in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick at the end of July

Kenny Bedard had only recently become a member of the Hells Angels when he died. (CBC)

Hundreds of Hells Angels members have gathered at Saint-Charles church in Pointe-Saint-Charles for the funeral of a recently killed biker.

Kenny Bedard was 51 when he died in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick at the end of July.

Nine others were injured when their motorcycles got into an accident with an RV.

Bedard's coffin is being transported by motorcycle in a specially designed carriage and the funeral procession includes sedans covered in flowers spelling the name 'Ken.'

A long line of motorcycles are parked outside the church.

Dozens of Montreal police officers are present, along with residents of the area curious about the funeral.

Bedard had just recently become a member of the Hells Angels.

with files from Emily Brass