Teen tourist killed in Central Park horse carriage crash was celebrating high school graduation: family

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

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was killed when a horse carriage tipped over at Cherry Hill near Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. The crash occurred after the driver stepped out to take a photo, causing the horse to bolt and the carriage to overturn.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Teen tourist killed in Central Park horse carriage crash was celebrating high school graduation: family

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