(1) The liability of any person for injury to person or property (other than injury to person causing death) caused by the negligent use of a mechanically propelled vehicle shall not be limited to himself or be terminated by his death but shall continue after his death and be a liability of his real and personal estate in like manner and with the like priority as a debt or other liability under a simple contract and proceedings may be instituted against his personal representative in respect thereof.
(2) Proceedings instituted against any person for damages in respect of injury to person or property (other than injury to person causing death) caused by the negligent use of a mechanically propelled vehicle shall not abate on his death but may be continued against his personal representative.