CPD investigating collision involving carriage horse

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department (CPD) is investigating a Thursday collision involving a carriage horse.

According to CPD, the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. near North Market Street and Anson Street.

Police said they believe a horse with the Old South Carriage Company was startled and began running, breaking away from the carriage in the process. The carriage then collided with a car.

Two carriage passengers sustained minor injuries.

The city’s Livability and Tourism Department issued a citation to the Old South Carriage Company for Failure to Maintain Equipment.

CPD said that the horse was not injured.

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