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Marching band mourns loss of mother, daughter killed in Trotwood crash

TROTWOOD — Trotwood-Madison is mourning the loss of one of its marching band members and her mother.

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News Center 7 previously reported that Ta’Auna Ellison and her mother Deonna Ellison, died after a crash on E Main Street and State Route 49 early Wednesday.

“Te’Auna was a bright, talented dancer whose energy, kindness, and spirit lit up every practice, performance, and space she entered. Deonna was a devoted and loving mother who supported her daughter and our programs with pride and joy,” TM4 Band Boosters posted on social media.

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Ta’Auna was a member of Trotwood-Madison’s marching band as well as the Blaze Elite Dance Team.

This is the marching band and dance team’s second loss in a short period of time.

In September, Blaze Elite Dance Coach, Natia Scroggins, died in a crash on State Route 49 and Little Richmond Road.

We will continue to follow this story.

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