Teen killed in Central Park carriage horse crash was on family's first US trip
Summary
Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: On Wednesday an 18‑year‑old Indian tourist named Romanch Mahajan was killed when the horse named Sampson bolted and tossed him from a buggy during a family carriage ride in New York City’s Central Park. The driver, Ertan Gokdepe, had asked the family to return to the carriage for a photo when the horse began inching forward; as he attempted to restrain it, the animal suddenly took off. Mahajan’s parents and 11‑year‑old brother were injured, with his mother falling first and the younger brother following after her.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Ertan Gokdepe | Driver | Unknown |
Original reporting
Teen killed in Central Park carriage horse crash was on family's first US trip