Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park: NYPD
Summary
Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: On Wednesday afternoon a horse became startled and caused a horse‑drawn carriage near Cherry Hill at 72nd Street and West Side Drive to break free, bolt down West Drive, collide with another carriage and flip over near Tavern on the Green. The 18‑year‑old tourist Romanch Mahajan fell from the carriage, was taken to a local hospital where he later died. Authorities received a 911 call at 2:47 p.m., investigated the incident, suspended the driver involved, and plan to retire the horse. The union called for a full investigation and enhanced training following the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park: NYPD