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

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

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was killed when he was thrown from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park. The incident prompted the union representing carriage drivers to suspend all rides and shutter stables. Authorities ruled the cause of death blunt force trauma, citing an accidental manner. Calls have intensified 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 - AOL

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