<p>GOLDENDALE — A Toledo, Wash., man was in serious condition after crashing his car into a semi in Goldendale on Thursday morning, authorities said.</p>
<p>Donald C. Smith, 67, was flown to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. He was being treated for head and cervical injuries, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.</p>
<p>The crash was reported about 9:55 a.m. at the intersection of Simcoe Drive and South Columbus Avenue in Goldendale.</p>
<p>State troopers said Smith was headed south on Columbus in a Pontiac car when he made a left turn onto Simcoe, where he struck the left front of the Peterbilt tractor. The semi, driven by 41-year-old Peter Dennis of White Salmon, was northbound on Columbus.</p>
<p>Dennis was not hurt.</p>
<p>Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Intoxicants were not suspected.</p>
<p>Troopers said they expected to give Smith a ticket for failing to yield.</p>
<p>The car was destroyed. The semi was driven from the scene.</p>
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GOLDENDALE -- A Toledo, Wash., man was in serious condition after crashing his car into a semi in Goldendale this morning, authorities said. Donald C. Smith, 67, was flown to Legacy
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