A Brazilian tourist was killed in an accident at Taliesin West, a building designed by famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Rogerio Renato Mateucci, 55, was killed Friday when a piece of the structure’s roof was blown off by strong winds, striking him in the head.
Mr. Mateucci, a rector in his home country, was killed instantly while on a walking tour of the property that was built in 1937.
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Following the incident, the site is currently closed, according to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Joe Spector, the CEO of the foundation, said in a statement that he extends his “deepest condolences” to Mr. Mateucci’s family.
“The Scottsdale Police Department is aware of the incident, and no further details will be shared out of respect for privacy and to allow officials to complete their work,” continued Mr. Spector in his statement.
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