New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death - ABC News
Summary
Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: A Central Park horse carriage crash in New York killed 18‑year‑old Romanch Mahajan when the carriage’s horse bolted after the driver stepped out to take photos, and his mother fell and hit her head. The incident occurred during a family tour celebrating Mahajan's high school graduation. Mahajan jumped from the carriage to save his mother, sustaining fatal injuries, while the rest of the family escaped with minor wounds. The event prompted the mayor and other leaders to call for an end to the horse‑carriage industry in Central Park.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |