Central Park horse-drawn carriage rides paused after 18-year-old tourist killed - ABC7 New York

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

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was thrown from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park and killed. The union representing carriage drivers suspended all rides for the time being. Calls to ban horse carriages in the park have intensified following the accident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Central Park horse-drawn carriage rides paused after 18-year-old tourist killed - ABC7 New York

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