Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident
Summary
Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died in Central Park on a Wednesday after jumping from a runaway horse carriage that had been taken off the driver’s control. The carriage was being operated by a driver of Transport Workers Union Local 100 when the horse bolted and hit Mahajan’s head as he leapt to save his mother. Following the accident, the union announced a suspension of all horse‑carriage rides until Tuesday while new safety protocols are reviewed.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident