Event Brief
Horse-drawn carriage bolts, kills tourist in Central Park
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM ET
Summary: A horse-drawn carriage bolted in Central Park, collided with another carriage, overturned, and killed an 18-year-old tourist.
WHO: Horse-drawn carriage operator and passengers; Romanch Mahajan
WHAT: A horse-drawn carriage became startled, bolted, struck another carriage, and overturned, killing a tourist.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET
WHERE: Central Park near Cherry Hill at West 72nd Street and West Drive; near Tavern on the Green, New York City
WHY: The carriage became startled and bolted.
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