Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park - Las Vegas Sun News
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, just before 3 p.m., after the horse bolted away from its driver. The driver had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers, which union representatives said drivers are not supposed to do. The horse had been in the park for only six weeks. Video showed the horse sprinting through the park as two people jumped from the carriage, and a second video showed the cab toppling over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's busy loop. The teenager was initially hospitalized in critical condition and later died, according to police.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park carriage driver/operator | At-fault party |