Central Park Horse Carriage Rides Paused After Death of 18-Year-Old Tourist - AOL

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
Incident type
Fall, Crash

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist from India, Romanch Mahajan, died after falling from a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The carriage driver stopped to take a photo of the family; when the driver moved back, the horse bolted and Romanch fell, striking his head on the pavement. He was transported to New York‑Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. An NYPD investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Central Park Horse Carriage Rides Paused After Death of 18-Year-Old Tourist - AOL

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