Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death :: WRAL.com
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: Romanch Mahajan, 18, died on Wednesday after jumping from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park in New York City. The carriage driver had hopped off to take a photograph of the family near a fountain when the horse suddenly bolted. Mahajan's mother fell out of the carriage, and the teen jumped off in an attempt to save her, striking his head and dying. The incident prompted the union representing carriage drivers to suspend rides and review safety protocols.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Unknown | Fatal |
| Mahajan's mother | Unknown | Injured |
| Carriage driver (unnamed) | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death :: WRAL.com