NYPD investigating Central Park carriage horse crash that killed teen tourist

The NYPD is investigating a fatal horse carriage crash in Central Park that killed an 18-year-old Indian tourist. The victim was thrown from the horse during the accident. Following this tragedy, legislation to ban horse carriages is gaining bipartisan momentum within the New York City Council. Officials confirmed the investigation on Thursday as the freak accident sparks renewed legislative efforts to prohibit the use of horse carriages throughout New York City to prevent future fatalities.