Sorry I almost ran you over

Last night I babysat for 3 adorable children who live across town. Across town in Blacksburg only means 5 minutes but I was driving fast anyway. As I came flying up to a crosswalk, I didn't see anyone since there was a huge bus on the other side of the street dropping people off. About 20 feet in front of the crosswalk someone began walking across and I was forced to screech on my brakes. As I came to a halt - oh I dont know, 2 feet in front of the woman - I realized it was my friend Nicole. I mean, almost running someone anonymous over is one thing - you know they go home and tell everyone what a moron you are and no one gets hurt because you never see each other again - but for it to be someone you know? I rolled down my window and yelled out to her and when she turned around I said, "I can't stay stopped, there's someone right behind me, but sorry I almost ran you over!" and then proceeded to speed off. As I drove away, and my embarassment grew, I just kept thinking, "sorry I almost ran you over"?Sorry I almost ran you over?! Apologies for almost ending your life! Ta-ta!