Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death :: WRAL.com

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

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

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