Brazilian University Rector Dies After Being Struck by Roofing Material in Scottsdale
A Brazilian university rector visiting Arizona State University died after being struck by windblown roofing material in Scottsdale.
Phoenix, AZ, October 17, 2026 —
A Brazilian university rector visiting Arizona State University died after being struck by roofing material that was blown by the wind in Scottsdale, according to the available account.
The account does not identify the rector or the Brazilian university they led. It also does not give the date of the incident or specify where in Scottsdale it happened. Although the rector was visiting Arizona State University, the information provided does not say whether the incident occurred on or near the university’s campus.
Further details about the circumstances are not available in the summary. It does not identify the building from which the roofing material came, describe the material, or say whether any other people were involved or injured. The account also does not provide information about emergency response, an investigation, or statements from university representatives or authorities.
The known details are limited to the rector’s role as a leader of a Brazilian university, the visit to Arizona State University, the location in Scottsdale, and the reported fatal impact from windblown roofing material. Without additional information, the timing and precise location of the incident, the identity of the rector, and the events surrounding the impact remain unreported.
Story summarized from the original created by Sara.Filips@fox.com (Sara Filips) on www.fox10phoenix.com, see more information here.
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