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Eugene Mirman crash video: Is the ‘Bob's Burger’ voice actor OK? Details of Bedford car accident emerge
Actor Eugene Mirman was badly injured in a Bedford car crash; rescued from a burning vehicle by a trooper, hospitalized with serious injuries but now stable.
In a major update on Tuesday's (March 31) car crash in Bedford, New Hampshire, it has been revealed by TMZ that voice actor Eugene Mirman, known for voicing the character of Gene Belche in the animated show 'Bob's Burger,' was the lone driver rescued from the car.
The news sparked concerns among fans of 'Bob's Burger' regarding the condition of Eugene Mirman. The Russian-American actor was "badly injured" in the car crash.
He was later hospitalized with "serious injuries" and is currently stable, a press release from the local authorities stated. It noted that the car caught fire after the crash while Mirman was still inside. But a state trooper assigned to detail of New Hampshire governor, Kelly Ayotte, saw the car on fire and pulled out Mirman.
“The driver was then pulled from the burning car through a window and brought to safety," the release said. "Governor Ayotte, along with other witnesses at the scene, provided assistance to the Trooper.”
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A video of the crash was earlier recorded by bystander Jeffrey Hastings, which was subsequently published by local NBC affiliate, WMGT-DT. Here's the video showing Mirman's car in flames as first responders tried to rescue him.
The details of the crash remain under investigation, the New Hampshire Police said. As of now, no charges have been filed against Mirman.
Details Of The Accident
The accident happened around noon on March 31 on the Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire. The electric car owned by the voice actor struck a toll plaza booth on the turnpike and immediately caught fire.
After the accident, the toll plaza hit by Mirman's car was closed down while the New Hampshire Department of Transportation assessed the damage to the structure. The toll plaza has now been reopened.
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New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark Hall called the action of the trooper "heroic" and described the accident as a "pretty dangerous situation." The Col. said: "It is a veteran trooper and certainly their actions were heroic. Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to render aid to someone who clearly was in need of it.
Who Is Eugene Mirman?
Eugene Mirman is known for voicing the mischievous Gene Belcher on Fox's Bob's Burgers since 2011. Originally from Moscow, Russia, he moved to the United States to pursue a stand-up comedy career in New York City. Soon, he landed roles in television, working primarily in animation but also in full fledged TV shows.
Mirman starred as Yvgeny Mirminsky on Adult Swim's 'Delocated', appeared on HBO's 'Flight of the Conchords', and guested on shows like 'Archer' and 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force'.
