NYPD investigating Central Park carriage horse crash that killed teen tourist

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York, New York
Cherry Hill near Bethesda Fountain
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Incident type
Crash, Fall

Summary

Car Crash New York New York in New York, New York: A horse‐drawn carriage overturned at Cherry Hill near Bethesda Fountain in Central Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, killing an 18‐year‐old tourist who fell from the carriage and was later pronounced dead. The NYPD is investigating the crash after the driver stepped away to take a photo of the passengers.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

NYPD investigating Central Park carriage horse crash that killed teen tourist | Tribune | dailygazette.com

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