State Police Arrest Man for Vehicular Assault and DUI Following Crash Investigation in Greenville

The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Frank Yacona of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, for vehicular assault and DUI charges following a crash investigation that occurred yesterday afternoon in Greenville.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 1:27 p.m., troopers responded to the intersection of Kennett Pike and Old Kennett Road, Greenville, for a report of a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arriving, troopers learned a black 2016 Nissan Frontier was stopped at a red traffic light on Kennett Pike southbound at the intersection with Old Kennett Road. At the same time, a green 2000 Ford F-150, operated by Frank Yacona, was traveling southbound on Kennett Pike, approaching the rear of the Frontier. For reasons that remain under investigation, the F-150 struck the rear of the Frontier. The F-150 then continued traveling in a southbound direction, where it struck a white 2017 Nissan Rogue on Old Kennett Road, causing the Rogue to roll over.

The 74-year-old driver of the Rogue was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries sustained in the crash. The 70-year-old passenger of the Rogue, and the 38-year-old driver of the Frontier were taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash.

During the contact with Yacona, troopers observed multiple signs of impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Yacona was subsequently taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 1, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $4,002 secured bond.

• Vehicular Assault 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault 2^nd Degree - 2 counts
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence
• Additional Traffic Violations