In a crash on Highway 285 in Colorado last year, Scott Miller was tragically killed when a semi-truck driven by Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza lost control.

The big picture: Cruz-Mendoza, a driver deported multiple times before, required a translator post-incident. This has reignited the debate over English language proficiency rules for truck drivers.

• Deann Miller, the widow of Scott, argues that stricter English language rules could have saved her husband's life.
• "He shouldn’t have been behind the wheel if he couldn’t speak English," she told The Telegraph.

Government action: President Trump recently ordered the enforcement of English requirements. From June, truckers not meeting these standards could be taken off the road.

Voices raised: Supporters of the policy, like Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman, say lax rules compromised safety for millions.

• Critics argue the change is more political than practical.

Looking ahead: The aftermath of this tragedy emphasizes the continuous balancing act between safety and policy. The specifics of the rule are expected to be shared later.