Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident
Summary
Fall Injury New York New York in New York, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist named Romanch Mahajan died on 2026-06-17 after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park, New York City. The incident occurred when the carriage’s driver had left the vehicle to take a photo and the horse bolted. As a result, the union representing carriage drivers announced that all horse carriage rides would be suspended at least until Tuesday following the fatality.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident