NYC Central Park carriage horse industry temporarily shutting down after teenage tourist death

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

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was killed when a carriage horse bolted in Central Park after the driver stepped away to take a picture. The teen fell, hit his head and died at an area hospital around 6:45 p.m., prompting the carriage horse union to shut down rides for safety reviews.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

NYC Central Park carriage horse industry temporarily shutting down after teenage tourist death

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