Do you have a bell on your bike or if not did you shout out in anticipation that the said person was going to walk out in front of you?
I don't have a bell on that particular bike, but I do on several others. The prick wouldn't have heard a bell anyhow....he was totally oblivious to his surroundings.
I didn't anticipate that the moron should suddenly step over the kerb into the bike lane, directly in front of me, without looking.
He literally stepped directly in to oncoming traffic.
I barely even have time to brake....just swerved whilst shouting "CUUUNNTTT"
In days gone by, I would've slammed on & spun round to explain in simple terms what a stupid c**t he was, but its so common these days it would be exhausting. Besides.....I'm trying to be more zen.
As for your other points in this thread regarding cyclists being highly visible, the last time I got knocked of my bike by a motorist, It was broad daylight, I was wearing a sky blue top and had flashing lights on front & back......and I still left a large hip-shaped dent in her Citroen....
So I'd suggest its better if drivers just look where the fuck they're going!