Eugene Mirman, the comedian best known as the voice of Gene Belcher on Fox’s Bob’s Burgers, was hospitalized with serious injuries after a fiery single-car crash in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Authorities said Mirman’s Lucid Gravity 2026 struck the Bedford Toll Plaza on the FE Everett Turnpike shortly before noon Tuesday.
The vehicle caught fire with Mirman trapped inside, leading to a dramatic rescue.
Among the bystanders were New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and a state police veteran assigned to her security detail who immediately went to her aid.
They pulled him to safety through the car window.
“Certainly their actions were heroic in what they did,” State Police Col. Mark B. Hall said.
“Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to help someone who needed it. »
No charges have been filed and the crash remains under investigation.
Career of Eugène Mirman:
Mirman has been a staple of comedy and television for over two decades.
Since 2011, he has played Gene Belcher, a musically gifted middle child, in Bob’s Burgers.
He also appeared on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords during its two seasons from 2007 to 2009.
His other credits include Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Apple & Onion, Dislocated and a recurring role as Cecil Tunt on Archer.
He has made appearances on Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, Crashing, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Simpsons.
