Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

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

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: A teenager was thrown to the ground when a carriage horse bolted away from its driver in Central Park just before 3 p.m. The incident resulted in the teen’s death after being hospitalized in critical condition.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park | AP News

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