US comic suffers serious injuries in crash

American comedian Eugene Mirman has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a major car crash.

The stand-up – who voices Gene Belcher on Bob’s Burgers and was in the cast of Flight Of The Conchords –  was pulled from his 2026 Lucid Gravity after the crash at a toll plaza in New Hampshire on Tuesday.

The high-performance SUV caught fire with 51-year-old Mirman trapped inside.

Those who saw the accident included New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte. A veteran state trooper who was part of her security detail pulled him from the car through a window. Governor Ayotte, along with other witnesses, helped the trooper, whose name has been withheld.

New Hampshire state police colonel Mark Hall said: ‘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.’

Mirman, who was alone in the vehicle at the time, was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. 

His agent  Jay Glassner said in a statement: 'Eugene was in a very scary car accident. 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.'

No charges have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation.

New Hampshire police released images from the scene:

Published: 1 Apr 2026