NATCHEZ — A City of Natchez employee died Saturday morning after a vehicle accident near the intersection of U.S. 84 and Hobo Forks Road.

Natchez Transit System (NTS) Executive Director Sabrena Bartley said NTS Transportation Supervisor Jerry Richardson was on his way to the office when the wreck occurred around 10:30 a.m.

Natchez Fire Department Battalion Chief Leland Rymer said the Natchez Transit van Richardson was driving apparently collided with and an 18-wheeler causing the wreck, which resulted in the van catching fire.

Adams County Coroner James Lee confirmed one fatality but said he could not identify the victim.

“The man who was apparently involved in the accident was burned in the vehicle and we’re doing an autopsy to con-firm his identity as well as the cause of death,” Lee said.

Bartley asked that community members keep Richard-son’s family in their prayers.

“For those persons of faith, we just ask that they would lift the family of Jerry Richardson and the transportation community up in prayer for strength at this difficult time,” Bartley said.