Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park - KOB.com

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
Incident type
Fall

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 in New York City just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday when the horse bolted away from its driver, who had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers. At least two passengers were sent flying from the careening cab, and the carriage later toppled over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's loop. The teenager was hospitalized in critical condition and later died, while the other passengers refused medical treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Central Park carriage driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park - KOB.com

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