Horse-drawn carriage rides paused in Central Park after 18-year-old tourist killed

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

Summary

Pedestrian Hit New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was thrown from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park and killed, prompting the union to suspend all rides. The incident has reignited calls to ban horse‐drawn carriages in the park.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Horse-drawn carriage rides paused in Central Park after 18-year-old tourist killed

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