I hit a child on the bike trail

[Maxxxie]

There was oncoming bike traffic and other pedestrians on the other side of the trail, so I could only swerve so far over.

I completely sympathise with your feelings on what's happened here.. but I am curious. You knew there was oncoming bike traffic and pedestrians on the other side of the trail, making it unsafe to pass. Why didn't you just slow down/stop behind dad and daughter until it was safe to pass?

Max