Eugene Mirman, the voice behind Gene Belcher on the animated series Bob's Burgers, was pulled from a vehicle engulfed in flames following a crash at the Bedford Toll Plaza on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire. The incident occurred around noon on Tuesday, March 31st. Mirman sustained "serious injuries" and was subsequently hospitalized. He has since posted on social media, expressing gratitude for his rescuers and the medical staff.
The 51-year-old actor's car, an electric vehicle, struck the toll plaza and subsequently caught fire. Witnesses, including New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and her security detail, were among those who rendered immediate aid. A trooper and two other individuals reportedly pulled Mirman from the burning vehicle through a window before official first responders arrived. Mirman's current condition is described as being "on the mend" and "relatively alright, all things considered," though specifics of his injuries have not been detailed.
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Statements and Gratitude
Mirman broke his silence via an Instagram post on Friday, April 3rd, thanking the "heroic people" who assisted in his rescue and the "warm, kind and talented staff at the hospital." He humorously noted a desire to "decrease screen-time" via his unusual method.
"Thank you so much for all the well wishes, love and kind messages from friends and strangers," Mirman wrote. "I am extraordinarily thankful to the heroic people that pulled me from the car and to the warm, kind and talented staff at the hospital that cared for me and got me on the mend!"
He added, "I am thankful beyond words to be here and doing relatively alright, all things considered."
The Incident
The crash involved Mirman's Lucid Gravity vehicle. While the immediate aftermath saw a vehicle ablaze at the toll booth, police stated the incident is under investigation. No charges have been filed at this time.
Background
Eugene Mirman is a comedian and actor widely recognized for his voice work on Bob's Burgers. The show, which premiered in 2011, has garnered a significant following. The accident occurred in Bedford, New Hampshire, a location noted for the F.E. Everett Turnpike and its toll plazas. Governor Ayotte, a figure in New Hampshire politics, was reportedly passing the scene when the crash occurred.
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