Bob's Burgers voice actor Eugene Mirman seriously injured in fiery New Hampshire car crash. Rescued by governor and state trooper.
- April 3, 2026
AceShowbiz - Eugene Mirman, the voice actor known for his role on Bob's Burgers, sustained serious injuries after a car accident in New Hampshire on Tuesday.
The incident involved a 2026 Lucid Gravity vehicle that crashed into the Bedford Toll Plaza. According to a press release from New Hampshire police, Mirman was driving the single vehicle involved in the crash.
A State Trooper assigned to Governor Kelly Ayotte’s security detail was among the first responders at the scene. The trooper discovered the car on fire with a passenger trapped inside. With assistance from Governor Ayotte and other witnesses, Mirman was rescued through a car window while flames engulfed the vehicle.
Mirman, 51, was promptly transported to a local hospital where he is currently being treated for his serious injuries. The police have not filed any charges yet, and the crash remains under investigation.
A representative for Mirman issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter expressing gratitude for the quick response by bystanders, state police, first responders, and medical staff. The statement said, "Eugene was in a very scary car accident. He wants to thank those who saved him and is grateful to be on the mend. We kindly ask for privacy as he focuses on recovery."
Colonel Mark B. Hall praised the heroic efforts of those who helped during the emergency. He remarked, "Certainly, their actions were heroic in what they did. Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to render aid to someone who was in need of it."
Following the accident, Governor Ayotte also took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank the trooper and bystanders. She wrote, "I want to thank the Trooper on my security detail and the bystanders who stepped up to help at the scene of the crash for their brave lifesaving efforts today. Joe and I are praying for the full recovery of the driver who was injured today."
Mirman has been a key cast member of Bob's Burgers since the show’s first season, providing the voice for Gene Belcher. He has appeared in all 16 seasons of the animated Fox series.
Aside from his role on Bob’s Burgers, Mirman has an extensive list of credits including the films Confess and Fletch (2022), as well as animated series like Teenage Euthanasia (2023) and Apple & Onion (2016–2021). He also lent his voice to The Bob's Burgers Movie in 2022 and appeared in a 2018 episode of The Simpsons.
In addition to voice acting, Mirman is a stand-up comedian. His latest special, Here Comes The Whimsy, was released on Veeps on February 5, which he celebrated via Instagram prior to the accident.