Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
Incident type
Crash

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

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