Raistlin Willbanks Obituary: 19-Year-Old Dies After Train Collision in Cabot, Arkansas

CABOT, ARKANSAS — Raistlin Willbanks, 19, has been identified as the young man who died after being struck by a train in Cabot on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

According to the Cabot Police Department, Willbanks was walking along the railroad tracks when an approaching train struck him. He sustained fatal injuries and died following the incident.

Police reported that the collision occurred outside the boundaries of a designated railroad crossing. Authorities have not provided further details about the train’s movements or the circumstances immediately preceding the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain limited in the information released publicly. No additional explanation has been provided about what led Willbanks to be on the tracks at the time.

His death represents a tragic loss at a young age, and those affected by the incident are left to mourn his passing.

Investigation and Official Information

The Cabot Police Department identified Willbanks and confirmed the reported circumstances of the train collision. Further details about the incident should be attributed to official updates as they become available.

As the community reflects on this loss, the privacy of his family and loved ones should be respected during this difficult time.