'Bob's Burgers' star pulled from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor, her security: Police

(NEW HAMPSHIRE) -- New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail were among those who assisted in a fiery crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza on Tuesday -- with a state trooper on her detail and two other bystanders helping pull the driver from the burning vehicle, according to state police.

The driver of the car was "Bob's Burgers" star Eugene Mirman, 51, of Massachusetts.

"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," Mirman's agent, Jay Gassner, said in a statement.

The "dangerous" collision occurred at the Bedford Toll Plaza on the Everett Turnpike shortly before noon, according to New Hampshire State Police Director Col. Mark Hall.

The vehicle, a 2026 Lucid electric vehicle, "immediately became engulfed in flames," Hall said during a press briefing on Tuesday.

The governor and her security detail came upon the accident just after the vehicle crashed into the toll plaza, Hall said. A New Hampshire state trooper assigned to her detail and two other bystanders helped Mirman -- the lone occupant -- out of the burning vehicle through the window, according to Hall.

Hall said he is not identifying the trooper due to the nature of the assignment.

"It is a veteran trooper, and certainly their actions were heroic in what they did -- without hesitation, put themselves in danger to render aid to somebody that clearly was in need of it," Hall said.

"I'm proud of the State Trooper and the bystanders who saved a life at the scene of yesterday's crash in Bedford," Ayotte said in a statement. "It's an example of the great work first responders do each day to keep New Hampshire safe and how Granite Staters always step up to help someone in need."

The governor and other witnesses also provided assistance at the scene, according to Hall.

"The governor did get out of the vehicle and tried to assist in any way that she could," Hall said, adding he believed she tried to get a fire extinguisher from a vehicle to help put the fire out.

Mirman was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Photos released by police showed the burning vehicle and firefighters at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.