As pointed out above, not likely chrome moly steel, but yes, evidence of a strong, well built bike. The suggestion above of the fork being somewhat lesser quality is believable. But this is also another example of why I choose to ride only steel forks. This fork clearly not only did not break but it absorbed some real energy at impact, sparing the frame and likely the wheel. Perhaps also the rider. (We have no way of knowing if the wheel that came on the bike was involved in that crash but it could well have. I've done that - not quite as neatly - and had the wheel come out perfect.)

My experience - crashes often pan out better for the rider when the fork stays intact.

Ben