Teen dies in Central Park runaway carriage horse crash
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old passenger was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on Wednesday just before 3 p.m. when the horse bolted away from its driver, who had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers. The carriage clipped the wheels of another carriage on the park's busy loop, causing the cab to topple over. The teenager was hospitalized in critical condition and later died from his injuries.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
| Central Park carriage driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Teen dies in Central Park runaway carriage horse crash