Anna Laura Tillage, a lifelong member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, walks through the church with Margarita Blanco after a vehicle crashed through a fence and into the front of the church late Friday night in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Parts of the front gate lay on the ground after a vehicle crashed into it Friday night. The Rev. Joe. W. Pickett said the crash is unbelievable. Friday night’s incident marked the first time a vehicle has crashed through the fence and into the church. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)