Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York, New York
Incident type
Crash, Fall

Summary

Car Crash New York New York in New York, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died in Central Park after jumping from a runaway horse carriage on Wednesday. The carriage's driver had stepped aside to take a photo while the horse bolted, causing the carriage to lose control. Mahajan was hit on the head as he fell out of the carriage and later died at the hospital. As a result, the union representing carriage drivers suspended rides until new safety protocols are implemented.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

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