Robert Steffens Arrested in Horrific Waverly Crash [Waverly, MO]

Waverly, MO (September 1, 2026) — 32-year-old Robert Steffens faces multiple charges after a suspected drunk driving crash seriously injured his passenger early Sunday in Waverly, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash in Lafayette County shortly after 3:30 a.m. Troopers found Robert Wesley Steffens outside the wrecked vehicle speaking with a medic. His 23-year-old passenger remained trapped inside and required assistance from emergency crews.

Medics later airlifted the Waverly man to Centerpoint Medical Center with serious injuries.

Troopers reported that Steffens showed signs of intoxication and acted confrontationally during their investigation. He refused a breath test and allegedly resisted when officers tried to arrest him.

Authorities booked Steffens into the Lafayette County Jail on charges of DWI resulting in physical injury, resisting arrest, and misdemeanor driving while revoked. His bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety.

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