Originally Posted by
FBinNY
From the photo it appears the fork sacrificed itself to save the frame. In fact the fork nicely spread the energy absorption along the length of the blades, and BITD we used to straighten forks with similar damage very successfully.
However, these days there's greater concern for potential liability, and few mechanics will straighten forks other than their own or those of good friends.
Sounds like a job for his machinist buddy.