First of all, I'm happy, that no accident happened. What if that man assumed you saw him and just started walking?
As a teenager, I went home from the doctor on my bicycle one time. With my head still occupied with that doctors visit, I didn't pay attention to some people standing at a crosswalk. As it later was reconstructed by the police, an old lady wanted to teach this guy on his bike, who didn't show any signs of stopping to let her cross, a lesson. She stuck her cane in my front wheel. I was catapulted off my bike. Unfortunately for her, I caught her with my knee, as I was flying through the air and pushed her down with me... 🤕
So, of course I agree with you absolutely, that the worst things happen for things done without bad intentions. And that's what I always try to remind myself of, when I have that impulse, to go off on someone. Sometimes it actually helps...