Betty Erwin, and Cross-Appellant v. United States of America, and Cross-Appellee

SETH, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal by the government from a judgment against it in a tort claims action with a cross-appeal by the plaintiff. The suit arose from an automobile collision involving a government car driven by a government employee. The driver of the government car, and her passenger, a co-worker, were both killed as was the husband of the plaintiff, an occupant of the other car in the collision.

The driver of the government car and her co-worker were employed by the government as VISTA workers under the direction of an OEO recognized corporation engaged in providing assistance…