Brooklyn, NY
(
Oct 26, 2026
) -
Romanch Mahajan, 18, died from injuries sustained in a runaway horse-carriage incident in Central Park in New York City. The incident was reported on October 26, 2026.
Mahajan was riding in a horse-drawn carriage with family members when the horse bolted. He jumped from the carriage while trying to help his mother.
His father, Deepak Mahajan, has since advocated for replacing horse-drawn tourist carriages with electric alternatives. He works with PETA India and has urged officials in Kolkata to advance a proposed program for heritage-style electric carriages as a replacement for horse-drawn tourist rides.
In New York City, the City Council has approved Romanch’s Law, named for Mahajan, to phase out horse-drawn carriages by 2028. His father’s subsequent advocacy has linked the family’s loss to efforts to change how tourist carriage services operate.
After a horse-carriage accident in Central Park, New York City, families can retain available incident reports, medical records and insurance correspondence. A qualified New York attorney can explain how those records may relate to potential claims and applicable deadlines.
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