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Police said a head-on crash that killed
a Bellefonte man was caused by a speeding
driver.
State College police said 20-year-old
Nailah Oliver was driving westbound on
Route 322 in September when she lost control
of her car and crossed over into the
eastbound lanes.
Police said she struck a car driven by
47-year-old Robert Bloom. Bloom's car was
then forced to the right where it hit by
a crane truck, according to police. He was
pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Oliver and Bloom's 15-year-old
passenger were taken to Mount Nittany
Medical Center with non-life-threatening
injuries.
Oliver's speed was determined to have
directly caused her to lose control of
her car and strike Bloom, according to a
news release issued Wednesday afternoon.
Court documents show Oliver faces several
reckless driving-related charges, as well
as involuntary manslaughter and homicide
by vehicle.
Authorities said she was not taken into
police custody but was given an unsecured
bail of $25,000.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled
for the end of February.
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