In a major legal turn of events, Dunyadar Gasanov, who owned the now-closed Westfield Transport, Inc., admitted guilt to federal charges. These charges related to driver log tampering, which played a role in a deadly motorcycle accident in New Hampshire. This crash killed seven motorcyclists in June 2019.
Gasanov entered his plea in Springfield Massachusetts, on August 13, 2024. He faced three counts of lying to federal investigators.
The deadly event occurred on June 21, 2019. A commercial truck driven by Volodymyr Zhukovskyy crashed into members of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club. This group consisted of Marine Corps veterans and their partners.
Seven people lost their lives due to the accident and this made it one of the worst motorcycle crashes in recent times. Zhukovskyy, an employee of Gasanov’s company, was acquitted on multiple charges. A trial that concluded in 2022 contained charges of manslaughter and negligent killing.
Gasanov’s acceptance of the guilt stems from claims that he doctored driver logs to dodge federal safety rules. These safety rules set a limit on the number of hours a driver can be behind the wheel. The prosecution stated that Gasanov tampered with records and told workers to turn off electronic logging devices letting drivers go over their legal time limits on the road.
In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy stressed how serious Gasanov’s actions were. “This defendant ignored those laws that are crucial to public safety, and he put everyone on the road at risk, with tragic results here.”, he remarked.
At the same time, Gasanov’s co-defendant, Dartanayan Gasanov, says he’s not guilty and is waiting for his trial. He was charged along with Dunyadar in 2021.
The motorcycle accident has affected the victims’ families and the whole community. Those who survived and family members have shared their sorrow and anger over the lives lost. They want the courts to give harsh punishments to those behind the tragedy.
Furthermore, the case brings up ongoing worries about safety in the trucking industry. Lying on logs is a widespread problem. Federal data shows it’s one of the most common issues found during roadside checks. Tampering with logs doesn’t just put people at risk—it also hurts the trucking industry’s reputation. This has led to demands for tougher rule enforcement and closer monitoring.
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