Teenager Dies After Being Thrown From Horse-Drawn Carriage in NYC's Central Park

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

Summary

Car Crash New York New York in New York, New York: A teenager was thrown to the ground when a horse‐drawn carriage in Central Park bolted away from its driver just before 3 p.m., causing the carriage to careen and eject passengers. The 18‐year‐old died after being hospitalized in critical condition, while other passengers refused medical treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Teenager Dies After Being Thrown From Horse-Drawn Carriage in NYC's Central Park

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