Central Park horse carriage drivers undergo safety training after teen killed in runaway crash

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
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Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old tourist from India, Romanch Mahajan, was killed after falling out of a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. The 16-year veteran driver had briefly stepped out of the vehicle to take a picture of the family when the incident occurred. The crash has prompted mandatory refresher safety training for Central Park horse carriage drivers before passenger tours resume.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Unknown Fatal
16-year veteran carriage driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Central Park horse carriage drivers undergo safety training after teen killed in runaway crash | FOX 5 New York

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