Central Park, New York: Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
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Incident type
Fall, Amusement park

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old was thrown to the ground when a horse in a Central Park carriage bolted away from its driver on Wednesday. The teenager died after being hospitalized in critical condition, while other passengers declined medical treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Central Park, New York: Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage | CNN

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