One man was killed and eight others were injured on Aug. 10 when a livery taxi driver violently crashed into a bus stop after swerving to avoid a minivan making an illegal U-turn on busy West Kingsbridge Road.

Police and fire rescue teams were called to West Kingsbridge Road, between University and Webb avenues, where several victims were briefly trapped under the wreckage and debris from the metal and glass bus stop shelter, which partially came down on top of the victims.

Police said seven pedestrians were struck, including 76-year-old Marcelino Adraneda, who was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Barnabas Hospital.

The more serious of the injured included a 40-year-old woman whose left foot was amputated and a 71-year-old woman who suffered head trauma and a crushed leg.

The still-unidentified driver of the livery taxi, registered to “First Class” car service, described by investigators as a 57-year-old Hispanic male, was taken to Jacobi Hospital with contusions and abrasions, but was expected to recover.

The driver of the minivan, who is believed to be responsible for the accident, described as a 58-year-old black male, was given a Breathalyzer test on the scene and later taken into police custody. Police said the breathalyzer test turned up negative.

Pedro Jaquez, 33, a resident of Fordham who was working a few doors away from the accident, witnessed the gruesome scene. “The bench was dislodged and it flew and hit other people. It was horrible,” he said.

Out with family along West Kingsbridge Road, Edward Guerrero, 14, of Claflin Avenue, said shortly after the crash, “I was a little bit scared because it could have been one of my family members.”

Police said one summons was issued to the minivan driver, but the incident was deemed an accident.