If you were almsot or got hit by a car or something, then the story would be much, MUCH different.
Pedestrians always have the right of way, so even if they actively refused to move just to see you crash and get totally scraped, they still would be in the clear legally. Don't try to fight it more than you should, or you might have to be buying more than just your frame...
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Ride more.
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