New York Mayor, Other Leaders Push to End Horse Carriage Industry After Indian Teen's Death

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

Summary

Pedestrian Hit New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old Indian teenager was killed when a carriage horse bolted in Central Park, New York. The incident prompted calls to end the horse‐carriage industry and led to the suspension of the driver and retirement of the horse.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

New York Mayor, Other Leaders Push to End Horse Carriage Industry After Indian Teen's Death | Local | wktv.com

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