Event Brief
Fatal Highway 4 crash involving garbage truck shuts down traffic
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: A fatal collision with a garbage truck has closed Highway 4, causing major traffic disruptions in the area.
WHO: California Highway Patrol, local authorities
WHAT: Fatal pedestrian collision involving a garbage truck
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 7:44 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: To investigate the fatal incident and manage traffic flow
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