Texas boy, 4, dies following treehouse accident Christmas Eve

CLEVELAND, Texas – The Cleveland ISD community is supporting a local family after their 4-year-old died following a treehouse accident Christmas Eve.

Kade Contreras died around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Authorities say he suffered major head trauma when part of the treehouse collapsed on him.   

A friend of the family confirmed the news of his death to KPRC on Wednesday night. 

The accident happened at a relative's home in the Splendora area.