Charles E. Runyon, of the Estate of Charles B. Runyon, Deceased v. District of Columbia

FAHY, Senior Circuit Judge :

Charles B. Runyon was crossing Key Bridge in this City when the automobile he was driving was struck from the rear by a vehicle driven by Thomas Claffy. After the impact, the Runyon vehicle traveled over the bridge curb, struck a lamp post and fell through the guard rail of the bridge into the Potomac River. Runyon died, as was later determined, of asphyxiation due to drowning. He was survived by his widow, an infant son Clyde, an infant daughter Apryl, and two children who had reached their majority.

Suit was brought by the Executor of the Estate of Charles B.…