Driver hurt after spooked horse crashes into another carriage in NYC park: ‘It’s madness’
A coachman was injured in Central Park when a spooked horse collided with another carriage, causing it to overturn. The incident occurred near West 59th Street and West Drive, leaving the coachman in stable condition at a local hospital. Advocates are calling for the passage of Ryder's Law to phase out horse-drawn carriages in the city due to safety concerns.
- ▪The accident involved a spooked horse that charged into another horse-drawn carriage.
- ▪The 44-year-old coachman was briefly trapped and fell to the ground but was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
- ▪Advocates argue that such incidents are preventable and are urging lawmakers to consider legislation to phase out horse carriages.
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Metro Driver hurt after spooked horse crashes into another carriage in NYC park: ‘It’s madness’ By Zoe Hussain Published May 18, 2026, 11:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A coachman was injured when a spooked carriage horse charged into another horse-drawn carriage and caused it to overturn in Central Park on Monday, according to authorities. The animal became startled after an abrupt movement and collided with another horse-drawn carriage near West 59th Street and West Drive just before 4:00 p.m., according to the NYPD. 3 A coachman was injured when a spooked carriage horse charged into another horse-drawn carriage and caused it to overturn in Central Park on Monday.
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