'Bob's Burgers' Star Rescued From Burning Vehicle

Comedian Eugene Mirman, the voice of Gene Belcher on the animated series 'Bob's Burgers', was hospitalized with serious injuries after a fiery car crash on Tuesday. The incident occurred at the Bedford Toll Plaza in New Hampshire while Mirman was traveling northbound on the F. E. Everett Turnpike.

Details of the Crash and Rescue

Emergency responders received 911 calls reporting a vehicle fire with the driver trapped inside. New Hampshire State Police stated that Governor Kelly Ayotte and her security detail arrived at the scene before police units and immediately began assisting.

Heroic Actions at the Scene

A trooper from the governor’s detail, along with two other individuals, pulled Mirman from the burning car through a window. Governor Ayotte also retrieved a fire extinguisher, according to State Police Colonel Mark Hall. “Certainly, their actions were heroic in what they did,” Hall said. “Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to render aid to someone who was in need of it.”

Mirman's Condition and Recovery

Mirman was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. His agent, Jay Glassner, confirmed the accident in a statement on Wednesday. “Eugene was in a very scary car accident,” Glassner said.

Glassner continued, stating Mirman “wants to thank the bystanders, state police, first responders and hospital staff who saved him. He is grateful to be on the mend. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Eugene and his family as he focuses on recovering from his injuries.” Videos from the scene show the vehicle severely damaged and engulfed in flames.

About 'Bob's Burgers'

'Bob's Burgers', which recently celebrated its 300th episode with the premiere of its 16th season, centers on a family running a restaurant. Mirman’s character, Gene Belcher, is a central part of the show’s appeal.

Mirman on the Show's Appeal

“It’s just a mix of warmhearted and funny and sort of grounded,” Mirman told The Times last year. He also described the show’s “sibling camaraderie” as reminiscent of television and movies from the 1980s.

The crash remains under investigation. The Associated Press and Times staff writer Tracy Brown contributed to this report.