Eugene Mirman seriously injured in electric vehicle crash at Bedford toll plaza, prompting investigation into accident circumstances

Bob's Burgers voice actor Eugene Mirman was seriously injured Tuesday when his electric vehicle crashed into the Bedford Toll Plaza and caught fire. He was pulled from the burning wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire and two other individuals.

The crash occurred just before noon Tuesday. New Hampshire State Police reported that a northbound electric vehicle struck the toll plaza and subsequently caught fire.

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail came upon the crash shortly after it happened. A trooper from her detail, along with two other individuals, rescued Mirman from the burning car by pulling him through a window.

Mirman, identified by state police as Yevgeny Mirman, is 51 years old and resides in Massachusetts. He was born in Moscow and grew up in Massachusetts.

He is widely recognized for his role as the voice of musical middle child Gene Belcher. Mirman has voiced the character in over 300 episodes of the animated comedy "Bob's Burgers" and its associated movie.

His acting credits also include roles in "Flight of the Conchords," "Delocated," and "Archer."

Mirman's agent, Jay Glassner, confirmed the incident in a statement released Wednesday.

“Eugene was in a very scary car accident,” Mirman’s agent Jay Glassner confirmed in a statement Wednesday.

Glassner conveyed Mirman's gratitude to those who assisted him.

“He 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.”

State Police Col. Mark Hall described the actions of the rescuers as heroic.

“Hall called the actions of the rescuers “heroic.”

“Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to render aid to someone who was in need of it,” Hall said.

Governor Ayotte was not in any danger during the incident. She exited her vehicle and retrieved a fire extinguisher.

Ayotte stated that she and her husband were praying for the driver's recovery.

“Ayotte said she and her husband were praying for the driver’s recovery.

“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,” she said in a statement.

The crash remains under investigation by state police. No charges have been filed at this time. The specific cause of the crash is still being determined. The make and model of the electric vehicle were not immediately specified beyond it being an electric vehicle. The location of the toll plaza was identified as the Bedford Toll Plaza. The direction of travel for the vehicle was northbound. The time of the incident was just before noon on Tuesday. The injuries sustained by Mirman were described as serious. The individuals who assisted in the rescue included a state trooper, two other bystanders, and Governor Ayotte who provided a fire extinguisher. The governor's security detail was present due to her presence. The state police colonel provided details about the rescue and the actions of the rescuers. The agent provided a statement on behalf of Mirman regarding his condition and gratitude. The governor also issued a statement expressing her thoughts and thanking the rescuers. 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