Teen Critically Injured in Central Park Carriage Horse Incident
WHO:
CNN - The teenager who died was identified as 18 years old and was riding with three other passengers.
NY Post - A 19-year-old passenger was involved in the incident.
Gothamist - The teen passenger is identified as critically injured.
WHAT:
CNN - The accident occurred just before 3 p.m., resulting in the death of the teenager after being thrown from the carriage.
CNN - The other passengers in the carriage refused medical treatment following the incident.
NY Post - The carriage horse became startled and bolted, leading to the incident.
Gothamist - The horse crashed after running away, resulting in the teen being left in critical condition.
TMZ - The cause of death for the carriage horse was revealed to be a toxic plant.
WHERE:
NY Post - The incident occurred in Central Park.
Gothamist - The crash happened near Tavern On The Green.
WHEN:
Gothamist - The horse took off around 3 p.m.
WHY:
CNN - Alexander Kemp, the administrative vice president of the Transport Workers Union, stated, “A driver is not supposed to leave the carriage to take photos — ever.”
TMZ - Investigators determined that a toxic plant caused the horse's death.
HOW:
CNN - Video footage showed the horse sprinting through the park, with two people appearing to jump from the carriage as it moved.
NY Post - Video footage shows the carriage operator sprinting after the moving carriage.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 01:47 UTC)
A tragic accident occurred when an 18-year-old teenager was thrown from a carriage while riding with three other passengers, resulting in their death. The other passengers declined medical treatment after the incident, which took place just before 3 p.m., and video footage revealed a horse sprinting through the park, with two individuals jumping from the moving carriage. Alexander Kemp, the administrative vice president of the Transport Workers Union, emphasized that a driver should never leave the carriage to take photos.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 23:25 UTC)
A 19-year-old passenger was critically injured in an incident involving a carriage horse that became startled and bolted in Central Park, crashing near Tavern On The Green. Investigators have revealed that the horse's death was caused by a toxic plant, and video footage shows the carriage operator sprinting after the runaway carriage. The horse took off around 3 p.m., leading to the unfortunate circumstances that left the teen in critical condition.