CCSO release – Date / Time: June 16th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.; Case Number(s): Traffic Crash Dunes; Dangers of depth perception and slip faces in the Sand Dunes. On June 16th, 2023, Deputy M.R. Smith from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dunes Division responded to a crash report in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA). The operator said they had no idea it was a “Drop off” on the other side. Please remember that the dunes are constantly shifting. Just because you are familiar with the dunes or a specific area, please be cautious of hazards that may now be present that were not previously. It is our goal for everyone to have fun while visiting the ODNRA and return home safely.
