Bicyclist hit in Santa Rosa

<p>A bicyclist who suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision Wednesday night on College Avenue has been identified as Elizabeth Garcia, 26.</p><p>The Santa Rosa resident was on life support at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital on Thursday with massive head injuries, Santa Rosa police said.</p><p>Sgt. Doug Schlief said her family was en route to the hospital.</p><p>Police said Garcia was riding a BMX-style bike north on Mendocino Avenue at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday when she crossed College Avenue against a red light and was struck in the dark by a westbound car.</p><p>She was not wearing a helmet and did not have a light on her bike that might have improved her visibility, police said.</p><p>“The car that was westbound (at) the last minute saw her, and it does not appear that speed was a factor,” Schlief said.</p><p>It also appears Garcia had been drinking, although how much is unknown, Schlief said.</p><p>“I guess it’s fair to say that alcohol may have been a factor,” he said.</p><p>The driver of the Honda Accord, Alexander Kaplan, 24, of Rohnert Park, apparently had a green light as he proceeded through the intersection, police said.</p>