Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Resume In Central Park

Published
June 23, 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: Horse-drawn carriage rides have resumed in New York City's Central Park nearly a week after the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan in a carriage crash. The incident occurred on June 17 when a horse bolted, causing Mahajan to fall and hit his head. The crash is believed to be the first fatality in a horse carriage accident in Central Park in over 150 years, and the carriage driver involved has been suspended.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Resume In Central Park | KFBK News Radio

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