Update: Fundraising effort surpasses $100,000 for man assaulted by angry crowd in Detroit

DETROIT, MI - Donations of $10 and $20 and more continue to pour in for Steve Utash, who was beaten within an inch of his life in Detroit after police say he accidentally hit a child with his truck.

Utash is in critical condition at St. John's Hospital after the incident, which happened on Morang Drive around 4 p.m. Wednesday.

A fund set up by his family on Friday with the goal of hitting $50,000 had already received nearly 2,000 donations and reached more than $85,000 on Sunday morning. The family said it is raising the money to help cover Utash's medical bills, as the 54-year-old tree trimmer from Roseville doesn't have health insurance.

Police arrested two suspects on Saturday, but are still looking for up to eight to 10 people involved in the assault, Sgt. Michael Woody said.

Utash hit 10-year-old David Harris as he ran into the street. Harris suffered a broken leg in the incident, and is recovering at St John's Hospital.

Utash got out his vehicle to check on the boy, according to police, and was beaten by an angry crowd that gathered at the scene.

On Friday, Mayor Mike Duggan and City Council President Brenda Jones issued a joint statement condemning the beating.

"This senseless vigilante style attack is not the essence of who we are as Detroiters and will not be tolerated," they said in the statement.

"We are asking all Metro Detroiters to demonstrate our true character by exercising calm and patience during this emotionally charged time. Most important, we must all keep Mr. Utash, David Harris and their families in our prayers. We also are calling on members of our community who know the individuals involved in this brutal attack to step forward so that justice can be served and healing can begin."

Police ask anyone with information on the incident to call 313-596-1616.