She crashed hard and flew over a low metal barrier when the World Cup pace at Imolabanan in Italy ended for the reigning champion.
- We do not know anything about the diagnosis yet.
What I do know is that she was flown to a hospital in Bologna and taken to the emergency room for examination by a doctor.
The US Cycling Federation has two leaders with her at the hospital, says Dygert's coach, the three-time Olympic champion Kristin Armstrong, according to Cycling News.
Dygert hit his leg and was scratched in connection with the accident.
- We are all worried about the deep wound over the leg where she hit the railing.
It's awful and scary and it's going to be a tough rehab period for Chloe, Armstrong says.
Dad contacted in the US
Back home in the United States, the family was notified of the serious accident.
- But I always try to see things from the good side and that is that Chloe is in good hands, several people take care of her and she has a good team around her.
I've talked to her dad and hopefully he can fly over even if it's hard during covid times.
Even though it is a serious accident where you do not have the whole picture ready for yourself yet, Armstrong hopes that Dygert managed well under the circumstances.
- It is definitely a serious accident, but when she looks back on it, she will hopefully say that she was lucky in the misfortune.
It could have been even worse, Armstrong thinks.