They were identified by the state patrol as Jader Artola, 37; Gonzalo Balmaceda-Garcia, 48; and Norman Tremino-Vilchez, Jr., 17, all of Winder.
Troopers say they were killed when their car pulled from Christmas Avenue in Bethlehem into the path of an 18-wheeler on Georgia 316. A third vehicle was also involved.
The truck driver and the driver of the third vehicle were injured at taken to a hospital. However, their injuries were not believed to be serious.