Mirman voices Gene Belcher on the hit animated series.

Bob’s Burgers star Eugene Mirman suffers serious injuries in fiery car crash

Mirman voices Gene Belcher on the hit animated series.

By Raechal Shewfelt

Raechal Shewfelt

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April 1, 2026 6:29 p.m. ET

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Eugene Mirman, the comedian who's voiced the character of Gene Belcher on the animated Fox series *Bob's Burgers *since it debuted in 2011, was trapped in a burning vehicle Tuesday in Bedford, N.H.

The New Hampshire Division of State Police explained in a news release that the 2026 Lucid Gravity that Mirman was driving struck the Bedford Toll Plaza on the F.E. Everett Turnpike. Witnesses called 911 reporting that the vehicle was on fire with a person trapped inside.

State troopers responded to the incident at 11:55 a.m.

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Mirman was pulled through a window of the burning car by a state trooper assigned to New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte's security detail, who happened to come across the crash.

Officials said the 51-year-old Mirman, who they referred to by his birth name of Yevgeny, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman celebrate 'Bob's Burgers' in 2025.

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Col. Mark B. Hall praised the trooper, who was not named "due to the nature of their position."

“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."

No charges have been filed in the incident, which continues to be investigated.

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As Gene Belcher, Mirman is the son of main character Bob Belcher (H. Jon Benjamin) and his wife Linda (John Roberts), as well as the brother of Tina (Dan Mintz) and Louise Belcher (Kristen Schaal).

In addition to his signature project, Mirman is known for his recurring work on HBO's *Flight of the Conchords*, on which he first appeared in 2007, as well as Adult Swim’s *Delocated*, FX's *Archer*, and many other series, some animated and some not.

He appeared in *The Bob's Burgers Movie* in 2022.

Mirman has also released comedy albums and stand-up specials, including* Here Comes the Whimsy*, which came out in February.

** has reached out to Mirman's representative for comment.

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