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Texas college student Aidan Poole suffered “catastrophic” burns after getting rear-ended by an alleged drunk driver

The 19-year-old was driving to campus on Sept. 7 when the incident occurred

Poole's family said he is “experiencing significant trauma and PTSD from the crash” in addition to his physical injuries

A college student’s life has been dramatically altered due to “severe and life-changing burns” he suffered after being hit by an alleged drunk driver en route to campus.

Aidan Poole, 19, was driving on I-27 in Hale County toward the Texas Tech campus on Sunday, Sept. 7, when the incident occurred, News 13 , ABC 7 and KCBD 11 reported.

The driver, Thomas Rich, has since been arrested by the Hale County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and charged with intoxication ass

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