The tragic incident happened on Bramley Lane near West Bretton at around 8.30pm yesterday (January 24).
A black Seat Ibiza was travelling towards Woolley when it drove off the road and crashed into a tree.
The 18-year-old driver and two 19-year-old passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, while two passengers were rushed to the hospital.
One of the passengers is in critical condition, while the second passenger’s injuries were not deemed to be life-threatening.
Here are 12 pictures as friends and family have placed heartfelt tributes at the scene:
7. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
The second passenger's injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. | James Hardisty for National World
8. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
Local residents noticed "a lot of activity" at around 9pm when emergency staff arrived at the scene. | James Hardisty for National World
9. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
West Yorkshire Police are asking anyone who may have any information of video footage to get in touch. | James Hardisty for National World
10. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
West Yorkshire Police senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “This is a tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of three lives and a fourth person suffering critical injuries. “Our thoughts go out to the families of those involved who we are working with to provide support." | James Hardisty for National World
11. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
He added: “Our specialist collision investigators are establishing the circumstances surrounding this fatal collision and I would urge anyone who may have seen the car involved or who may have dashcam or other video footage that will help our enquiries to please contact us.” | James Hardisty for National World
12. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
West Yorkshire Police can be contacted by calling 101 or online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 1810 of 24/1. | James Hardisty for National World