Domestic dispute leads to five-vehicle, high-speed crash on Highway 82 in Basalt

A domestic dispute between a midvalley couple escalated into a high-speed car chase — with speeds reported at 110 mph — that ended with a five-vehicle crash in Basalt that law enforcement officials said easily could have led to tragedy.

Jesenia Alvarez, 32, and Carlos Diaz, 36, both of Blue Lake subdivision, are facing multiple charges for their alleged roles in the incident, which closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 82 at Willits Lane for 31⁄2 hours, according to Basalt Police Department. They are being held in Pitkin County Jail...

The five-vehicle accident happened in Eagle County. Alvarez and Diaz are allegedly not in the country legally, Paxton said. That means that even if they can post bond, they will remain detained until U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement explores their cases, she said....