Elk Grove parolee arrested after hitting fire hydrant

An Elk Grove man was arrested early yesterday morning following a hit and run accident.

According to Elk Grove Police Department reports, 37-year old Phillip Alva was operating a diesel truck that struck a fire hydrant on the corner of Bond and Elk Grove-Florin Road. After striking the hydrant, Alva reportedly fled the scene.

After making an enforcement stop, responding officers determined that Alva was on parole and a search led to the discovery of narcotics. Alva was arrested and transferred to the county jail.