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Windblown roofing material kills visitor at Scottsdale property
Rogerio Renato Mateucci, a visitor from Brazil, died Friday after roofing material blown from a rooftop struck him in Scottsdale. Police said strong winds caused the debris to fall; the investigation is continuing, with no foul play suspected.
A visitor from Brazil died Friday after windblown roofing material struck him while he was touring a property in Scottsdale, authorities said.
The man was identified as Rogerio Renato Mateucci. The incident happened around 2 p.m. in the Taliesin West community near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Mateucci was struck in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
Strong winds blew the material from a rooftop, according to the initial account of the incident. Wind gusts in the area were reported at about 30 mph. Other people were with Mateucci when he was struck.
Detectives and crime-scene personnel responded. Police said they do not suspect foul play, and the investigation remains ongoing.