NYC horse carriage drivers to take refresher training inside Central Park following deadly accident that killed tourist - ABC7 New York

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
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Incident type
Crash, Fall

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist was killed when the horse in a carriage pulled by NYC drivers ran off and threw the victim from the carriage near Tavern on the Green in Central Park on Wednesday. The driver, who was taking a picture of the victim and his relatives at the time, did not stop the horse before it became spooked. Following the crash, the city’s safety stand‑down remains in effect, drivers will undergo refresher training inside Central Park on Monday, and no passenger tours will resume until after the training is completed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
driver At-fault party

Original reporting

NYC horse carriage drivers to take refresher training inside Central Park following deadly accident that killed tourist - ABC7 New York

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