Central Park Carriage Horse Kills 18-Year-Old Tourist
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: Romanch Mahajan, 18, an Indian tourist visiting New York City, was killed after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on Tuesday, June 16. The horse, named Sampson, took off while the driver had stepped back to take a family photo, causing Mahajan's mother Priya to fall from the carriage. Mahajan attempted to save her and fell off himself, striking his head on the pavement; the carriage then collided with another carriage and toppled over. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he died from his injuries on Wednesday, June 17. The NYPD confirmed the incident occurred around 2:45 p.m., and the carriage owner suspended the driver indefinitely.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Unknown | Fatal |
| Priya Mahajan | Unknown | Injured |
| Unnamed carriage driver and carriage owner | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Central Park Carriage Horse Kills 18-Year-Old Tourist