In this scenario the FIRST thing one should do is secure the scene. Look for other safety issues like the downed power lines like Roarmeister mentioned. Get flares out, block the scene with your vehicle far back as a buffer! (Leave a path for emergency vehicles to enter and exit) Make sure there isn't a subsequent accident into the first one. You don't want to be another casualty. Remember this is NOT your emergency. Protect yourself!
This ^^^
The instinct to help others is awesome, but you can't help if you become injured too. I have stopped for accidents (or gotten out to help the guy that hit my car), and until the scene is secured there are people that will continue to move past the scene at normal speed even if this means driving close to the wreck. Especially at night, take steps to make the scene (and yourself!) visible. In addition to your gloves a cheap headlamp and cheap visibility vest are very handy and a good investment.
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