Tragic Incident in Central Park Following Graduation Celebration

A young man tragically passed away after being thrown from a carriage in Central Park, just moments after joyfully celebrating his high school graduation with family.

Recently released video footage captures the excitement of Romansh Mahajan, 18, as he hopped into the carriage with his mother and younger brother during their visit to New York City. According to reports, Mahajan was seen waving at his father alongside his 11-year-old brother, Manik, as they embarked on a horse-drawn carriage tour of the park on June 17th.

Deepak Mahajan, the boy’s father, later joined the family, and they all shared smiles while taking what would be their final family photo together.

However, chaos soon erupted when the horse became startled after the trainer exited the carriage to capture a family moment. In what seemed like an instant, Mahajan and his mother were thrown from the carriage due to the horse’s sudden movement.

Mahajan had come to New York specifically to mark his graduation, but in a heartbreaking turn of events, he lost his life after hitting his head while attempting to save his mother.

“We’re still trying to process this,” Deepak expressed, describing the overwhelming sense of loss. “It’s just so tragic.”

In the aftermath of this incident, the family has urged the city to implement a permanent ban on horse-drawn carriages to prevent future accidents. Romansh’s uncle, Gaurav Mahajan, voiced his concerns in a letter to the mayor, criticizing the industry for treating the tragic loss as merely a temporary setback and planning to resume passenger services shortly.

Additionally, a bill aimed at phasing out horse-drawn carriages, known as the Rider Act, has recently been renamed the Romanche Act by its sponsor, Councilman Chris Marte. He outlined that the transition would take two years, allowing drivers the opportunity to find new employment.