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Eugene Mirman, best known as the voice of Gene Belcher on Bob’s Burgers, is recuperating after a violent crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza that left his car ablaze and prompted a dramatic roadside rescue. The incident and Mirman’s subsequent update have renewed focus on both his condition and the quick actions of first responders who pulled him to safety.
Rescue at the toll booths
Authorities say the crash occurred on the F.E. Everett Turnpike near the Bedford Toll Plaza on the afternoon of March 31. New Hampshire State Police reported that Mirman’s vehicle caught fire after the collision and that a veteran trooper assigned to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s security detail helped extract him through a window.
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At a March 31 press briefing, Col. Mark Hall described Mirman’s injuries as “serious but non-life-threatening.” Emergency crews transported the actor to a nearby hospital; several northbound lanes were closed for hours while responders worked at the scene.
Mirman’s message and condition
In a social post shared while recovering, Mirman expressed deep gratitude to the people who rescued him and to hospital staff treating his injuries. He included a photo showing a small cast on his wrist and holding an object that reads “Life is an adventure,” and said he’s doing relatively well given the circumstances.
Mirman also explained his recent absence from social media: he temporarily does not have his phone and joked that he does not recommend his unintended way of cutting down screen time. He thanked friends and fans for their messages and acknowledged it was difficult not to respond to invitations and offers of support right away.
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Location: F.E. Everett Turnpike, Bedford Toll Plaza (northbound)
- Emergency response: Pulled from burning car by a state trooper; Gov. Ayotte among those who assisted on scene
- Injuries: Described by police as serious but not life-threatening; Mirman hospitalized and recovering
- Investigation: State police have not released a cause of the collision
Career and public response
Mirman, 51, has voiced the musically inclined middle child Gene across all 16 seasons of Bob’s Burgers and reprised the role in the 2022 Bob’s Burgers Movie. He is the father of a 9-year-old son.
Outside the Belcher family, Mirman has appeared in animated and sketch projects including Archer, Inside Amy Schumer and Flight of the Conchords. He released a standup special on Netflix in 2015 and several comedy albums, maintaining an active presence in the standup and comedy-record scene.
The swift rescue and Mirman’s public update have prompted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow entertainers, while local officials continue to manage traffic and review the incident at the toll plaza. Police have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash, and their investigation remains open.
Why this matters now: A high-profile crash at a toll facility underscores the hazards responders face and the importance of rapid intervention; it also draws attention to vehicle safety and emergency procedures at busy highway choke points.
Updated April 4, 2026 — Mirman remains in recovery and has thanked rescuers and medical staff for their care.
