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

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

Summary

Pedestrian Hit New York City New York in New York City, New York: A teenager from India was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted and struck his mother during a family carriage ride. The incident prompted calls to end the horse‐carriage industry in New York City.

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 - WTOP News

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