Central Park Carriage Death Renews Ban Debate

Published
June 18, 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: An 18‑year‑old tourist named Romanch Mahajan died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in New York City’s Central Park. The fatal incident involved a four‑wheeled carriage whose horse was running without a driver, causing the rider to be thrown. The death is believed to be the first horse‑carriage accident in Central Park since they were introduced more than 150 years ago.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Central Park Carriage Death Renews Ban Debate

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