According to reports, Long was westbound on CR 176 at 2:15 p.m. in a 1994 Mazda pickup when he failed to yield the right of way to Riley who was northbound in a 2007 Chevrolet pickup. The vehicles struck at the front fenders.
Riley was not injured, but Long was taken to Jackson County Memorial Hospital in stable condition with head and trunk internal injuries.
Neither driver was wearing aseatbelt, and air bags did not deploy.
Trooper Steve Pothorst investigated the accident. He was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and Eldorado EMS.
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