A benefit for Ty Long has been planned for Aug. 22 from 5 p.m. – until at Madi Bell Farms in Houston.

The benefit includes BBQ Plates for $10 and a silent auction. T-shirts will also be available for sale. For more information, contact Hallie Brister at 542-0758.

Tyler Long, 12, of Vardaman is in a Memphis hospital after a recent traffic collision.

According to Trooper Brian Mobley, the Starkville patrol district's public affairs officer, Long was riding his green Honda four-wheeler up an embankment along Highway 341 South about 5 p.m. Monday.

As he reached the top of the bank and the highway, he collided with a 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by M.L. Chandler, 24, of Pheba.

Long suffered severe damage, especially to a leg, and was airlifted to LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis for treatment.

Chandler was arrested and charged with driving without a license and not carrying liability insurance, as well as having an expired inspection sticker. Chandler was released on bond Monday evening.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident.

Long is the son of Angela Long and the late Michael Long.

His injuries are not life-threatening, but are serious in terms of his leg. He has already had two surgeries and will require more if the leg doesn't continue to heal. Doctors say there is still a chance amputation may be a required.