18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
Incident type
Fall

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 NYC's Central Park on Wednesday just before 3 p.m. when the horse bolted away from its driver, who had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers. At least two passengers were sent flying from the careening cab, and the carriage later toppled over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's loop. The teenager was hospitalized in critical condition and has since died, according to police.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Carriage driver (unnamed) At-fault party

Original reporting

18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park

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