Quinton Simon’s Grandfather Killed In Hit-and-Run

Just a few weeks after 20-month old Quinton Simon went missing in Georgia, his grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run.

According to Burke County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jimmy Wyldes, Henry Dale Moss Sr. died on Wednesday morning after being hit by a car.

The Georgia State Patrol, who is investigating the case, also confirms that Moss succumbed to injuries on-scene and his family was informed.

“Moss’ body was recovered from the side of Highway 23 in Burke County at 7:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday,” Wyldes said. “Preliminary investigation indicates the male was struck while in the roadway by an unknown vehicle.”

Authorities said it appears Dale, who was affectionately known as “Bubba”, was hit sometime after 5:30 a.m.

It is believed he was hit while walking home after his car got a flat tire.

The incident comes as authorities and loved ones search for Moss’ grandson Quinton Simon, who has been missing since last month.

Moss’ niece, Kaylyn Clifton, mourned both tragedies on Facebook.

“To say that my family has been through it in the past month would be an understatement,” she began. “So much heartbreak and sadness.”

She continued, “So, let me start off by saying please pray for Bubba & Nicole. Losing baby Quinton, their mom (Brandy), and now their dad (Uncle Henry) all within a month is a lot for one person to handle and I’d never let them handle it alone. This morning my uncle was struck by a vehicle. The person did not stop.”

She opened up about the last time she saw her uncle alive, writing in part, “Uncle Henry has been there for me all my life, and just Saturday he kissed me on the head, gave me a hug, asked me about the baby, and I went out to eat with him + the family at Mexican. I’m SO glad I did.”