Crash between car and Recology truck on I-80 in San Francisco leaves 1 dead, CHP says

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The California Highway Patrol is investigating what caused a deadly crash between an 18-wheeler and a car in San Francisco.

CHP said the collision, between a Chevy Camaro and a Recology transfer truck, happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday on eastbound I-80 near 7th Street.

The car ended up hitting the sand barrels, then went over the bridge railing and into the San Francisco Police Department impound lot below.

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Four people were in the car. One of the passengers died at the scene.

In a statement, garbage collection company Recology said: "Safety is our top priority at Recology, and we are working with the proper authorities to determine exactly what happened."

Investigators are looking at speed as a factor.