Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park - WTOP News
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, just before 3 p.m., after the horse bolted away from its driver. The driver had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers, which he was not supposed to do. The horse sprinted through the park, two people jumped from the four-wheeled carriage, and the cab toppled over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's loop. The teenager was hospitalized in critical condition and later died, according to police.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Carriage driver (Transport Workers Union member) | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park - WTOP News