New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death - ABC News

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: 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

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New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death - ABC News

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