NYC Council to hold hearing on Ryder's Law after fatal Central Park horse-drawn carriage accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Manhattan, New York
Central Park
View on map
Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Manhattan New York in Manhattan, New York: An 18‐year‐old tourist was thrown from a horse‐drawn carriage in Central Park on Wednesday and later died after striking his head. The incident prompted the NYC Council to schedule a hearing on Ryder’s Law, which would phase out horse‐carriage rides in the park.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

NYC Council to hold hearing on Ryder's Law after fatal Central Park horse-drawn carriage accident

Related accident news