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Made contact with a ped this morning. I was already slowing because I saw him and feared he might step out (from the pavement to my left). He was looking in the opposite direction away from me. I assumed he was looking at the lorry bearing down on him/us as it overtook a parked vehicle on its side of the road and, even if he were unaware of my presence, he'd wait for the lorry to pass. There would have been enough space for me to carry on and I wouldn't have altered my speed if it weren't for my concerns that this chap might keep walking into the road. I managed to stop as we made contact so we both stayed upright (albeit with my rear wheel in the air). He was profusely apologetic. I suggested he take more care otherwise he'll do himself a serious injury. Not to mention me. He apologised again. I could have probably slowed more and sooner. But that's just between you and me.
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