Teen dies after falling from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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 thrown from a horse‐drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted and the carriage toppled over near a fountain at Cherry Hill. He hit his head on the sidewalk, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and later died.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Teen dies after falling from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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