Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park – NBC4 WCMH-TV
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, 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 union representatives said drivers are not supposed to do. The horse had been in the park for only six weeks. The teenager was initially hospitalized in critical condition and later died, according to police. Video showed the horse sprinting through the park and the carriage toppling over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's busy loop.
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 – NBC4 WCMH-TV