Motorcyclist eluding officers in critical condition

<p>A 26-year-old East Bay resident who led authorities on a high speed chase through rural Petaluma before crashing his motorcycle into a Toyota Corolla was in critical condition Sunday, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital staff said.</p><p>Dominick Korcykoski of Walnut Creek remained at the hospital but was under arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, driving with a suspended license and recklessly evading officers during Saturday's chase, the CHP said.</p><p>The Toyota's driver, Michael Newhoff, 68, and passenger Edward Canobbio, 66, both of Oakland, were treated for minor injuries at Petaluma Valley Hospital, the CHP said.</p><p>The chase began just after 1 p.m. Saturday when officers tried to stop Korcykoski for a traffic violation on Lakeville Highway at South McDowell Boulevard, Acting CHP Sgt. David Derczo said.</p><p>Korcykoski didn't stop and sped away on a 2008 Buell. He led officers on a chase through downtown Petaluma and westward on the two lane Bodega Avenue at speeds reaching 100 mph, Derczo said. </p><p>A Sonoma County sheriff's helicopter crew helped track him from the air.</p><p>Korcykoski crashed at about 1:30 p.m. near Pepper Road when he tried to pass the Toyota. He clipped the vehicle and was ejected from the bike, the CHP said.</p><p>- Julie Johnson</p>