Eugene Mirman, the comedian best known for his voice work on the animated series Bob's Burgers, survived a serious car crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza this week after his vehicle struck the structure and erupted in flames.
The 51-year-old performer sustained significant injuries in the Tuesday incident but was pulled from the wreckage by bystanders who responded immediately to the scene.
Mirman took to Instagram Friday morning to publicly acknowledge the rescuers, calling them "heroic people" and expressing what he described as extraordinary gratitude for their intervention. He credited their quick action with saving his life.
Beyond thanking those who physically helped him escape the burning vehicle, Mirman also acknowledged the emotional support he has received since the accident. He said he has been uplifted by "the well wishes, love and kind messages from friends and strangers" following the crash.
The comedian's message marked his first public statement since the accident. Details surrounding how the vehicle initially struck the toll plaza or what led to the fire were not disclosed in his post.
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