JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC ) - Court documents released Monday show an off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy was drinking before a multi-vehicle crash.

Shamonte D. Lanfair, 34, of Birmingham is charged with two counts of first-degree assault. She has been placed on administrative leave, according to a Jefferson County spokesperson.

The crash happened Oct. 8 on Alabama 75 near the 4 mile marker in Jefferson County. Three people, including a 15-year-old, were hurt.

Deputy Lanfair allegedly ran a traffic signal, in a patrol unit, with her emergency lights flashing, according to a crash report.

Authorities say Lanfair hit a Toyota Corolla. After the initial impact the Corolla hit a Camry.

Lanfair was taken to UAB St. Vincent’s East Hospital for treatment.

The 22-year-old-driver

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