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