Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Fleeing OfficersTrial Date Set for Man Accused of Fleeing Officers

3/26/13 - A Fowlerville man charged with fleeing from police last year will head to trial this spring. 39-year-old David Kluesner will go to trial May 20th on charges of 3rd degree fleeing police, driving on a suspended license, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was earlier found competent to stand trial after undergoing a forensic psychiatric exam. Prosecutors say Kluesner was stopped by police July 29th, 2012 for driving on a suspended license. Police say he refused to cooperate or provide identification before trying to flee from the officer, who deployed a Taser with no effect. They say Kluesner then got back in his car and fled at a high rate of speed through a residential area to his home, where he again fled from officers. Police say he eventually returned to his residence and was arrested shortly thereafter. Kluesner claims he was Tasered by the officer for merely asking why he was under arrest and that he fled in fear for his life. He also claims officers beat him unnecessarily resulting is a broken clavicle and other injuries. (JK)