18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old passenger was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park in New York City on Wednesday, just before 3 p.m., after the horse bolted away from its driver. The carriage careened through the park, at least two passengers were ejected, and the cab toppled over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's loop. The teenager was hospitalized in critical condition and later died, according to police. The Transport Workers Union said the driver had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers, which drivers are not supposed to do.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
| Central Park horse-drawn carriage driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park