Central Park horse carriage rides halted after teen’s death – NBC New York
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, was killed in Central Park on June 19 when a carriage horse went out of control and the horse ran through the park while its driver was taking a photograph. The horse accelerated suddenly, throwing Mahajan from the carriage; he struck his head on the pavement and died. In response, the union representing carriage drivers announced a safety stand‑down that halted all rides until Sunday and called for refresher training before allowing any passenger rides again.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
Central Park horse carriage rides halted after teen’s death – NBC New York