Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park paused after 18-year-old tourist killed in New York - 6abc Philadelphia

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
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Incident type
Amusement park, Crash

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was thrown from a runaway horse‐drawn carriage in Central Park and killed. The union representing the drivers suspended all rides for safety reviews. A medical examiner ruled the cause of death blunt force trauma, classifying it as an accident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park paused after 18-year-old tourist killed in New York - 6abc Philadelphia

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