Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old passenger was thrown from a Central Park horse-drawn carriage on Wednesday just before 3 p.m. 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 busy loop. The teenager was initially hospitalized in critical condition and later died, according to police.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
| 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