Reports circulating online claim that Dries Verhasselt, a professional associated with HLS – Horeca Logistic Services, died following a bicycle accident in Walfergem, Belgium.
However, the reported death has not been independently confirmed by a reliable Belgian news organisation, police authority, funeral home or official statement from HLS or the Haelterman Group.
Dries Verhasselt and HLS
There is reliable evidence connecting a Dries Verhasselt with HLS.
The official HLS website identifies Dries Verhasselt as a representative for the company’s Brussels beverage-distribution operations and provides him as a customer contact.
HLS also lists Verhasselt as a contact for one of its commercial properties in Ganshoren, further establishing his professional connection with the company.
His professional LinkedIn profile likewise identifies him with HLS – Horeca Logistic Services and places him in the Brussels metropolitan area.
Reported Bicycle Accident in Walfergem
The online report claims that Verhasselt was involved in a bicycle accident in Walfergem, a locality in the municipality of Asse.
According to the report, the accident allegedly resulted in his death and prompted an outpouring of grief among colleagues, clients and friends.
However, the specific accident could not be matched to an authoritative current incident report during this review.
Death Has Not Been Independently Confirmed
The available evidence confirms Verhasselt’s professional identity but does not establish that he died.
This distinction is important because the HLS website continues to identify a Dries Verhasselt as a company representative. That information alone does not prove that the reported death is false, but it means the obituary claim requires additional confirmation before it can responsibly be presented as fact.
Cause of Death and Funeral Details
The reported cause of death has not been independently confirmed.
If the bicycle accident report is subsequently verified, authorities or the family may provide further information concerning the circumstances.
Funeral and memorial arrangements are not available from a verified source at this time.
More Confirmation Needed
Dries Verhasselt’s documented connection to HLS is clear, but the reported Walfergem accident and death remain unverified.
A statement from his family, HLS, the Haelterman Group, police or a Belgian funeral service would be needed to establish the report conclusively.
Until such confirmation is available, the reported death should be treated as unconfirmed.