New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after teen tourist’s death
Summary
Car Crash New York New York in New York, New York: Romanch Mahajan, an 18‐year‐old tourist, died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park. The carriage’s driver had dismounted to take a photo when the horse bolted, causing the vehicle to collide with another and topple. Mahajan was struck on the head and later pronounced dead. The incident has prompted calls to ban horse‐drawn carriages in the park.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after teen tourist’s death