Case Continued for Dad Charged in Granby Crash That Killed 14-Month-Old Son

The man who crashed into an armored truck in Granby in 2013, causing the death of his 14-month-old son, is due in court in June after his case was continued on Tuesday.

Kevin Ayers, 24, of East Granby, turned himself in April 23 after learning police planned to arrest him and was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle.

His case has been continued, with a court date scheduled on June 5.

Police said Ayers was behind the wheel the morning of Oct. 9, 2013 when his car crossed the center line and collided head-on with an armored truck on West Granby Road/Route 20.

Ayers was seriously hurt and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital for emergency surgery.

His 14-month-old son, Landon, suffered critical injuries and died at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, according to police.

The driver and passenger in the armored truck suffered minor injuries.

Police said Landon was buckled into a carseat, and no drugs, alcohol or electronic devices contributed to the crash.

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