GULF SHORES, Ala. — A Gulf Shores woman will serve three years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault in a May 4, 2008, DUI-related crash that left a Baldwin County deputy in critical condition.

Summar Sammons Marousky was 27 when the crash occurred that left Deputy Andy Ashton of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office fighting for his life.

A news release issued Thursday by the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office notes that Marousky received a sentence of 10 years but will actually serve three, the remainder to be on supervised probation.

“We consider this a very serious crime and consider Ms. Marousky a threat to the public’s safety. We would have liked a stronger sentence, but are pleased that she will be off the streets for now,” District Attorney Judy Newcomb said.

Ashton was in a medically-induced coma for 15 days, spent 20 days in the hospital and underwent 10 months of rehabilitation as a result of the crash. He also spent three months on desk duty while recovering before returning to work.

The release said Marousky was ordered to pay the following restitution: $8,535.99 to Ashton for lost wages; $206,886.08 to Meadowbrook Insurance Co.; $3,233.25 to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Fund; $650 to BCSO; a $250 fine; and court costs.