The other three suffered minor injuries and also were released Friday. The party site was near the Juniper Dunes recreational area, which is frequented by party-goers. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. She and her husband, Glen, own property nearby. Coppersmith said it's not just students who are causing problems.
Adults party there as well.
But she's concerned about drunk drivers and the mess left behind. Discarded wooden pallets are a big problem. The Coppersmiths said they've also picked up trash, beer boxes, drug paraphernalia and toilet paper. They've put up no-trespassing signs, only to have them torn down. We've had very little support from the sheriff's department.