Vigil to be held for tourist who died in NYC horse carriage accident
Summary
Bus Crash Manhattan New York in Manhattan, New York: On a Wednesday in Manhattan, an 18‑year‑old tourist from India named Romanch Mahajan died after falling from a horse‑drawn carriage that was pulled by a startled horse. The horse bolted down West Drive while still attached to the carriage, throwing passengers out, including Mahajan. The incident sparked controversy over the legality of horse carriages in New York City, with community groups calling for a ban and workers advocating for job protection. A vigil will be held at 11 a.m. in Central Park on Monday to honor Mahajan and to announce the renaming of Ryder's Law to Romanch’s Law, which would prohibit all horse carriage services and provide worker transition programs.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Vigil to be held for tourist who died in NYC horse carriage accident