Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York, New York
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Incident type
Crash, Fall

Summary

Car Crash New York New York in New York, New York: An 18‐year‐old teenager was thrown to the ground when a horse bolted away from its driver in Central Park, causing the carriage to careen and topple. The teenager later died after being hospitalized in critical condition.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park | New York | The Guardian

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