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Defendant Blamed for Deadly 2019 Crash Pleads Guilty

BOSTON, MA – Dunyadar Gasanov, a former co-owner of the now-defunct Westfield Transport, Inc., pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements to federal investigators on [today].

The charges stem from a June 2019 collision involving one of the company’s vehicles, which resulted in the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire.

According to court filings, Gasanov, 39, owned the now-defunct Westfield Transport, Inc., a for-hire interstate motor carrier that transported vehicles primarily in the northeastern United States.

From May 3, 2019 to June 23, 2019, Gasanov and his co-defendant, Dartanayan Gasanov, allegedly falsified driving logs to evade federal regulations designed to ensure the safety of roadways and drivers.

Gasanov admitted to instructing at least one Westfield Transport employee to falsify records, exceeding the number of permissible driving hours, and making false statements to federal inspectors regarding the manipulation of recording devices that track drivers’ on and off-duty hours.

He also falsely stated to inspectors that he met the driver involved in the fatal crash on the day he hired him, when in fact he had known the driver for years prior and was aware of his prior conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sentencing for November 21, 2024. Each count of making a false statement to a federal investigator provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy said, “Keeping communities safe takes all forms. In this case, it is about making sure that operators of commercial vehicles adhere to all required safety procedures and regulations.

Christopher A. Scharf, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, Northeastern Region, added, “Today’s guilty plea is a somber reminder of the lives lost on June 21, 2019, and the devastating impact this tragic accident had on loved ones and the community.