An three-vehicle accident caused when a motorist slowed down for an animal crossing a Vinton County road has claimed a life. State Patrol Troopers report that 57-year-old Crystal Ratliff of McArthur was traveling northbound on route 93 Tuesday morning, when she slowed down for animal crossing the road...that forced a semi traveling behind her, driven by 66-year-old Craig Riddle of Laurelville, to slow down and cross into oncoming traffic. The semi collided with a vehicle driven by 58-year-old Brian Christiansen of Sunbury. Christansen was transported to Holzer Medical Center in Jackson where he later died from his injuries. No other injuries were reported, and the accident remains under investigation.