Family of teen killed in Central Park carriage remembers him - AOL

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

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old boy named Romanch Mahajan fell from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park and died after hitting his head on the pavement. The incident occurred while the Mahajan family was taking a roughly 45‑minute carriage tour, during which the driver stepped away to take photos and the horse bolted. The accident happened on Wednesday during the family's ten‑day vacation to New York City, celebrating Romanch’s high school graduation and university acceptance.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Unnamed driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Family of teen killed in Central Park carriage remembers him - AOL

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